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Revision as of 19:43, 6 March 2010

Fort Craig (1) (1854-1885) - Established 31 Mar 1854 by Capt. Daniel T. Chandler, 3rd U.S. Infantry after Fort Conrad was abandoned. Named after Capt. Louis S. Craig, 3rd U.S. Infantry, who was killed 6 Jun 1852. Abandoned in 1885.

Fort Craig Commanding Officers Quarters Ruins
Fort Craig Guard House Ruins


Fort Craig (1) History

Current Status

No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Fort Craig National Historic Site, Socorro County, New Mexico.

Maps & Images

Lat: 33.63555556 Long: -107.0141667

Sources:

  • Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 523

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Visited: 6 Mar 2010

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