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Fort Union National Monument

Watrous, New Mexico - The cell block is all that remains of the military prison at Fort Union National Monument. From 1851-1891, Fort Union defended the Santa Fe Trail, protecting settlers against Natives upset that their land was being taken.

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Image Description:	Watrous, New Mexico - The cell block is all that remains of the military prison at Fort Union National Monument. From 1851-1891, Fort Union defended the Santa Fe Trail, protecting settlers against Natives upset that their land was being taken.
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