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Established in April 1855 by Brig. Gnl. Garland, Fort Stanton was named for Capt. Stanton, who was killed near here in fighting Apaches. It was one of several forts controlling Indians and aiding westward migration. The fort was partly destroyed in 1861 before a Confederate approach and was reoccupied in 1863 by Volunteers.
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