Glorieta Battlefield — Glorieta, New Mexico

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Glorieta Battlefield

Glorieta, New Mexico

Historical Marker Database · Charles Rummel

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The decisive Civil War battle in New Mexico was fought at the summit of Glorieta Pass on March 28, 1862. Union troops won when a party of Colorado Volunteers burned the Confederate supply wagons, destroying Southern hopes for taking over New Mexico.

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Photo: Mike Stroud

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Glorieta, New Mexico · USA

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Glorieta Pass Battlefield

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Colorado Volunteers at the Battles of Glorieta Pass

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