The First Fort Union, 1851 - 1861
Green wood and green troops: The army's first outpost in New Mexico outside of Santa Fe. 
The Second Fort Union, 1862 - 1865
The Rebels are coming! A hastily built earthen fort to defend the new territory of New Mexico. 
The Third Fort Union, 1866 - 1891
Agent of Change: This imposing complex of adobe buildings laid out on the prairie re-made society in the Southwest. 
The Fort Union Arsenal
The Fort Union Arsenal supplied arms and ammunition to forts around the Southwest for nearly 30 years. 
How the Star Fort Got Its Shape
The second Fort Union, also known as the star fort, was built as a classic defensive structure, very different from typical frontier forts. |
Last updated: February 27, 2021