Fort Nichols...7 mi., SW. Established in May, 1865, by Kit Carson, hero of Valverde and Brig. Gen., New Mexico Volunteers, to guard Santa Fe Trail and furnish escorts for caravans engaged in Santa Fe trade. Santa Fe Trail crossed this highway here and was first traveled by William Becknell's expedition from Missouri in 1823. | View or Add Comments (0 Comments) | Receive updates ( subscribers) | Unsubscribe
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