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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M1E_guardhouse_Fort-Stanton-NM.html
James Dolan, Emil Fritz, W.W. Martin and Lawrence Murphy established a business that would become the focus of the Lincoln County War. Fritz and Murphy (and possibly Dolan) served at Fort Stanton as soldiers. Originally built of adobe in 1879, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M10_fort-administration-building_Fort-Stanton-NM.html
This building, like most others on the parade ground, was first constructed in 1855 as a single story, stone structure. It included an Adjutant's office, library, and guard house. Later remodels added a second floor and arched porch. It was known …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LZT_tb-tent-cottages_Fort-Stanton-NM.html
On these terraces were located 40 - 70 tent cottages that housed ambulatory tuberculosis patients between 1900 and 1963. These two man cottages had roll up canvas sides that were kept open for the fresh air regarded as essential to curing tubercul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LZP_community-house_Fort-Stanton-NM.html
This beautiful building was constructed in 1931 for use by civilian employees of the hospital (and their families) for social activities. Patients utilized the 'Seaman's Social Club' located just to the west of this building. In most aspects of li…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LZG_stables-and-corrals_Fort-Stanton-NM.html
Corrals have stood on this site since 1855. The current rock corrals were built in 1877 to replace older ones that burned. These structures housed horses and mules necessary for Cavalry and freighting operations. When the hospital took over Fort S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LTJ_buildings-17-20_Fort-Stanton-NM.html
Originally built by the Army in 1876 as four separate buildings, these adobe structures replaced older laundress quarters attached to the barracks. In 1928, they were joined together to create seven apartments for hospital staff. 'Four women will…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LRH_ccc-camp-german-internment-camp_Fort-Stanton-NM.html
As part of the 'New Deal' envisioned by President Roosevelt, a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was built in 1934 across the Rio Bravo from the fort. The Fort Stanton CCC employed civilians in soil conservation, forestry and women's programs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I33_historic-lincoln-new-mexico_Hondo-NM.html
Just 10 miles west on US Highway 380 you will discover one of New Mexico's hidden treasures, the town of Lincoln. Tucked away in the beautiful Bonito River Valley, Lincoln has barely changed since the Lincoln County War (1878-1881). Lincoln is …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUYF_old-dowlin-mill_Ruidoso-NM.html
Part original structure. Famous landmark for 100 years. Originally grist and sawmill. Used as rendezvous by William H. Bonney (Billy, the Kid), Pat Garrett, Johnny Riley, J.J. Pershing (then Lt. at Ft Stanton) and other historic figures.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUYE_old-dowlin-mill_Ruidoso-Downs-NM.html
Famous New Mexico landmark for over 100 years. Original building still stands and water turns massive water wheel during the summer. Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett and General Pershing visited here. Turn on NM 48, 2.7 miles to west, then proceed 1.4 m…
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