DESTINATION Fort Union National Monument 1 Photoset
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| no partners | | A monument to our turbulent history and westward expansion.
I finally stopped at this historically important place out on the plains along the Santa Fe Trail. There actually were three different forts here during the period of activity (1851-1891). The location is pretty stark and dramatic. I was amazed at how large this military installation was in its heyday. Awesome in its windswept loneliness...Fort Union is worthy of a visit and contemplation for sure.
More info can be found at:
nps.gov/foun/index.htm
kansasheritage.org/research/sft/ft-union.htm
truewestmagazine.com/csi-fort-union
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Union_National_Monument
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