Old covered wagon and tents at Fort Union, New Mexico on the Santa Fe Trail. The fort protected settlers and trade routes.

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The current Fort Union was actually the third fort built on the site (1862 - 1891). It was built in the traditional "territorial" style, and was constructed using native resources such as clay, stone, and lumber. The walls were constructed of adobe brick that stood on stone foundations, and were coated with plaster fired in limekilns. They were adorned with red bricks brought to New Mexico along the Santa Fe Trail.

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Location: Fort Union, Watrous, New Mexico
Photo credit: © Neala McCarten / Alamy / Afripics
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