Fort Selden

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Fort Selden was a United States Army post, occupying the area in what is now Radium Springs, New Mexico. Established in 1865 for the purpose of protecting westward settlers from Native American raids, the post fell into disrepair after the American Civil War. It was ultimately abandoned in 1888, due in large part to the decision to expand Fort Bliss and the lack of any expenditures for repair of the facility.

In 1974 the Fort was declared a New Mexico state monument.


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