FORT SELDEN STATE MONUMENT

RADIUM SPRINGS, NM

Fort Selden State Monument is a historic site located in Radium Springs, New Mexico. The monument preserves the remains of an 1800s frontier fort that was constructed to protect settlers and travelers along the Rio Grande. The fort was established in 1865 and was home to several companies of the US Army.

Today, visitors can explore the fort's adobe buildings, barracks, hospital, and officers' quarters. Exhibits showcase the history of the fort and its role in the Indian Wars, as well as the daily life of soldiers stationed there. The monument also features a visitor center where guests can learn more about the fort's history and the surrounding area.

In addition to the fort, the monument includes a nature trail that winds through the Chihuahuan Desert and offers views of the Rio Grande. The area is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including mesquite trees, yucca plants, and jackrabbits.

Fort Selden State Monument is open to the public year-round, and guided tours are available by appointment. The site is a popular destination for history buffs, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in learning about the American West.

FORT SELDEN STATE MONUMENT is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RADIUM SPRINGS NM. US MID #8403500063

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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FORT SELDEN STATE MONUMENT

RADIUM SPRINGS
NM
88044

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