Grant County · 🏛️ History
Fort Bayard Historic District
Military, medical, and frontier history at the 1866 cavalry post near Santa Clara — a National Historic Landmark with walking-tour signage.
Established in 1866 to protect miners and settlers; later became a U.S. Army tuberculosis sanitarium. Buffalo Soldier service is part of the post’s history.
The historic district preserves the parade ground, officers’ quarters, and the post cemetery. Self-guided walking-tour brochures are at the museum.
Best visited Friday–Sunday when the museum is open. Combine with Pinos Altos for an Old-West-themed day.
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