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    Fort Union

    National Monument New Mexico

Plan Your Visit

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Whether you're traveling by covered wagon or by car, we have tips to help you plan your trip to Fort Union National Monument! Select from the topics on the left under PLAN YOUR VISIT for some helpful information.

Did You Know?

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Fort Union was established to protect commercial and military enterprises along the Santa Fe Trail. The fort was strategically positioned near the junction of the Mountain and Cimarron Branches of the trail to better serve their purpose.