Last updated: January 11, 2023
Place
Fort Marcy Ruins
Photo/NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
Old Fort Marcy Park/ Cross of the Martyrs; 6 blocks northeast of the Plaza.
Significance:
Built in 1846, this U. S. fort was the first in New Mexico Territory
MANAGED BY:
City of Santa Fe
Amenities
1 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Built in 1846, this U. S. fort was the first in New Mexico Territory (and is the only fort left in the United States from the Mexican American War). Built for 280 men, this irregularly shaped star fort was never garrisoned. Located on a hill 50 yards higher in elevation than the Plaza, its 14 cannons could have confronted an approaching Mexican army or suppressed a local uprising.
Site Information
Location (Old Fort Marcy Park/ Cross of the Martyrs; 6 blocks northeast of the Plaza.)