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Fort Seldon

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Fort Seldon is a ruined military post in southern New Mexico, established in 1865 to protect settlers and travelers from Gila Apache raids [1][2].

Fort Seldon was founded in 1865 along US Highway 85 near Radium Springs [1][2]. Its purpose was to safeguard settlers and travelers against raids by the Gila Apaches [1][2]. Today, only ruins remain at the site [1][2].

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  1. Ruins, Fort Seldon (1949) ↗ · details
    Ruins, Fort Seldon Description: Fort Seldon ruins; Ft. Seldon was established in 1865 to protect settlers and travelers in southern New Mexico against raids by the Gila Apaches. Today the Fort stands in ruins along US Highway 85 near Radiu…
  2. Ruins, Fort Seldon (1949) ↗ · details
    Ruins, Fort Seldon Description: Fort Seldon ruins; Ft. Seldon was established in 1865 to protect settlers and travelers in southern New Mexico against raids by the Gila Apaches. Today the Fort stands in ruins along US Highway 85 near Radiu…
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