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The post lay abandoned until 1899 when the Fort property became a part of the Marine Health Service as a TB treatment facility. This organization became the National Health Service in 1912 and the hospital continued in operation until 1953. In 1935 the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) set up a camp adjacent to the hospital and that camp functioned until the beginning of [[World War II]]. | The post lay abandoned until 1899 when the Fort property became a part of the Marine Health Service as a TB treatment facility. This organization became the National Health Service in 1912 and the hospital continued in operation until 1953. In 1935 the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) set up a camp adjacent to the hospital and that camp functioned until the beginning of [[World War II]]. | ||
== [[World War II]] == | == [[World War II]] == | ||
Starting in 1941 the abandoned CCC camp formed the basis of a German prisoner of war camp. The first occupants were internees from the German Luxury Liner SS Columbus. The Fort Stanton internment camp officially closed 1 Oct 1945 | Starting in 1941, the abandoned CCC camp formed the basis of a German prisoner of war camp. The first occupants were internees from the German Luxury Liner SS Columbus. The Fort Stanton internment camp officially closed 1 Oct 1945 | ||
The hospital became a state hospital until 1995, and then a state detention center for women until 1999 when it became a rehab center for at-risk youth. | The hospital became a state hospital until 1995, and then a state detention center for women until 1999 when it became a rehab center for at-risk youth. | ||
==Current Status == | ==Current Status == | ||
Became a New Mexico State Monument 11 Aug 2007. Several original stone buildings still remain, but none are open to the public. A museum and visitor center is located on the grounds and a bout to move into a restored building. | Became a New Mexico State Monument 11 Aug 2007. Several original stone buildings still remain, but none are open to the public. A museum and visitor center is located on the grounds and a bout to move into a restored building. | ||
Revision as of 20:14, 12 March 2010
Fort Stanton (1) (1855-1896) - First established 4 May 1855 as a temporary camp while the permanent fort was constructed by Ltc. Dixon S. Miles, 8th U.S. Infantry. Originally named Camp Garland after Col. John Garland, 8th U.S. Infantry. The permanent post was named Fort Stanton after Capt. Henry W. Stanton, 1st U.S. Dragoons, killed by hostile Apache Indians, 19 Jan 1855, near the fort location. Abandoned in 1896.
Fort Stanton (1) History
Initially established in 1855 to protect settlers and to enforce treaties with Indian tribes.
U.S. Civil War
Union troops occupied the Fort at the beginning of the U.S. Civil War but abandoned it on 2 Aug 1861 as Confederate troops approached. The Confederate force only occupied the post until 10 Sep 1861 and they withdrew.
Union forces consisting of five companies of New Mexico Volunteers under Col. Kit Carson reoccupied Fort Stanton in 1862. In 1868 the Fort was ordered rebuilt and construction continued for a number of years. The Fort was ordered closed 28 Oct 1895 and on 17 Aug 1896 the last troops departed.
The post lay abandoned until 1899 when the Fort property became a part of the Marine Health Service as a TB treatment facility. This organization became the National Health Service in 1912 and the hospital continued in operation until 1953. In 1935 the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) set up a camp adjacent to the hospital and that camp functioned until the beginning of World War II.
World War II
Starting in 1941, the abandoned CCC camp formed the basis of a German prisoner of war camp. The first occupants were internees from the German Luxury Liner SS Columbus. The Fort Stanton internment camp officially closed 1 Oct 1945
The hospital became a state hospital until 1995, and then a state detention center for women until 1999 when it became a rehab center for at-risk youth.
Current Status
Became a New Mexico State Monument 11 Aug 2007. Several original stone buildings still remain, but none are open to the public. A museum and visitor center is located on the grounds and a bout to move into a restored building.
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Location: Fort Stanton State Monument, Lincoln, New Mexico. Maps & Images Lat: 33.495347 Long: -105.525098 |
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 530
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Visited: 5 Mar 2010
Fort Stanton (1) Picture Gallery
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Fort Stanton Marker -
Fort Stanton Barracks Building -
Fort Stanton Barracks Later Converted to a TB Hospital Dining Hall -
Fort Stanton Chapel -
Fort Stanton Senior Officer Quarters -
Fort Stanton Junior Officer Quarters -
Fort Stanton Stables Exterior -
Fort Stanton Stables Interior
