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Fort Union National Monument

Built 1852-91 to guard Sata Fe Trail.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
29 Miles northeast of Las Vegas via I-25 / NM-161, Exit 366
Phone
505-425-8025
Website
www.nps.gov/foun
Map
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Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

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