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Edward Steere Fort Union: Its Economic and Military History

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-0375-SC

Abstract

Typewritten history of Fort Union prepared for the National Park Service. The work covers the period of the Mexican-American War through the Civil War. Located in Mora County, New Mexico, Fort Union was constructed in 1851. It protected the Santa Fe Trail and served as a supply depot for other military posts in New Mexico. The fort was abandoned in 1891, after the arrival of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe railroad.

Dates

  • undated

Extent

1 item (Small Collections)

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information

Marah deMeule and Christine Moreland-Bruhnke, December 2000
Title
Guide to the Edward Steere Fort Union: Its Economic and Military History
Status
Completed
Author
Marah deMeule and Christine Moreland-Bruhnke
Date
December 2000
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Branson Hall
PO Box 30006
MSC 3475
Las Cruces New Mexico 88003 USA