MONUMENTS AND HISTORICAL SITES

OLD MESILLA	MUSEUMS	MONUMENTS
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Bataan Monument, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Bataan Death March Memorial

This monument is dedicated to the victims of the Bataan Death March during WWII

Historical information on the Bataan Death March

What does the Baatan Death March Mean to Las Crucens?

Fort Selden

The United States Govenment built Fort Selden near the town of Las Cruces in 1865 to protect settlers from outlaws and Apache Indians. The fort housed one company of infantry and cavalry, including units of black troops whom the Indians called "Buffalo Soldiers." By 1890, criminals and Apache raiding parties were no longer considered threats. Fort Selden, was decommissioned it in 1891. Today the stark adobe brick walls of the frontier post evoke a feeling of personal connection to the past. A visitor center at the monument offers exhibits on frontier military life during the fort's heyday. Living history demonstrations of 19th century military life highlight most weekends during the summer. For a lot more information...

Be sure to visit our discussions of Old Mesilla, The Farm and Ranch Museum, The Railroad and Transportation Museum and The White Sands Missle Range Museum all of which are important monuments to the history of this area.

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