Matthew Bandy

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Fort Cummings #NewMexico was established at Cooke's Pass to protect the Butterfield Overland stage route and the southern road to California. Between 1848 and 1861 the pass was dangerous for travelers, who were often ambushed and killed by the Apache. The Fort was built in 1863 near a stage stop. It was abandoned in 1873, but was sporadically used again from 1880-1886 during later conflicts with the Apache.

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Dec 13, 2022 at 8:15pmWeb
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The fort itself is in the upper left, and the associated cemetery is in the lower right. The stage station is the small building directly south of the fort.