Fort Burgwin

 (1852-1860) - A U.S. Army post established as Cantonment Burgwin in 1852 by 2nd Lt. Robert Ransom, 1st U.S. Dragoons, in present day Taos County, New Mexico. Named for Captain John H.K. Burgwin, 1st U.S. Dragoons, who was killed on 7 Feb 1847 at the storming of El Pueblo de Taos, New Mexico. Unofficially known as Fort Burgwin. Abandoned in 1860. Also known as Fort Fernando de Taos.

History
Established 14 Aug 1852 by 2nd Lt. Robert Ransom, 1st U.S. Dragoons to protect the Taos Valley from hostile Jicarilla Apache and Ute Indians. The post was abandoned 18 May 1860.

Current Status
Now the SMU Taos campus with several rebuilt structures, Taos County, New Mexico. The rebuilt buildings are external replicas with modern interiors. Visitors should check in with the office in the main fort building for a quick briefing on any limitations or off-limits areas but the tour is self-guided. Take a picture of the map on the post at the entrance to guide your tour.

Sources:
 * , page 522-523
 * , page 98
 * , page 96

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Burgwin
 * Wikipedia - Cantonment Burgwin