Established Apr., 1855 by Brig. Gnl. Garland. Named for Capt. Stanton, killed near here in fighting Apaches. One of several forts controlling Indians and aiding westward migration. Partly destroyed, 1861, before a Confederate approach, reoccupied 1863, by Volunteers.

Marker is on New Mexico Route 220 at milepost 13.5, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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