Exposed to the wind, within a sweeping valley of short grass prairie, amid the swales of the Santa Fe Trail, lie the territorial-style adobe remnants of the largest 19th century military fort in the region. For forty years, 1851-1891, Fort Union functioned as an agent of political and cultural change, whether desired or not, in New Mexico and throughout the Southwest. - NPS
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1862/04/11 | John P Slough | Union Commander | John Slough and Chivington arrive at Fort Union with 1000 Union soldiers | |||
| 1862/04/11 | John M Chivington | Union Commander | John Slough and Chivington arrive at Fort Union with 1000 Union soldiers | |||
| 1868/00/00 | Gen William N Grier | Commander | Gen William Grier is assigned command of Fort Union, New Mexico where he will stay until 1870 when the regiment will be transferred to Camp Halleck, Nevada. | |||
| 1924/11/08 | A H Hogeland |
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
| St Vrain's Mill |
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| Particulars for Fort Union National Monument: | |
|---|---|
| Historic Use | Arms storage |
| Area of Significance | Commerce |
| Owner | Federal |
| Structure Type | Fortification |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Sight Category | Site |
| Work | Type | AsNotedIn | Creator | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West (book) | Book | Hampton Sides | Setting |
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