Cantonment Burgwin

Cantonment Burgwin

Cantonment Burgwin (also known as Fort Burgwin) was a fort located at 10 miles (16 km) outside of Taos, Taos County, New Mexico southeast of Ranchos De Taos. It was established in 1852 to protect the Taos Valley from Utes and Jicarilla Apaches [ [http://historicmarkers.newmexico.org/markers/detail.php?region=&id=71 New Mexico Historic Markers ] ] . It was named after Captain John H. K. Burgwin in honor of his death in 1847 while fighting at the Siege of Pueblo de Taos. He was buried there.

Fort Burgwin is known for its role in the Battle of Cieneguilla, a battle fought between the 1st Cavalry Regiment (United States) and the Jicarilla Apache.

The "Fort Burgwin Research Center" replaced the fort after being abandoned in 1860. It was designated a "cantonment" to indicate its temporary character. [ [http://www.1stnmvi.com/newsletter%20archives%20May%202002.htm "Cantonment Burgwin"] ]

The site currently serves as the SMU-in-Taos Cultural Institute.

ee also

* Apache Wars

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