With all the history packed in New Mexico's 121,000 square miles, you have to guess that some areas may potentially have more relics than just old buildings and desks inside buildings. Some people believe ghosts haunt the halls and remnants of old, abandoned, and even legendary places. One such location is Fort Stanton Historic Site.
During the day, Fort Stanton Historic Site has a quaint atmosphere.
Green grass and massive trees paint the landscape here between historic colonial-style buildings, serving as the perfect backdrop for re-enactments. The fort was established in 1855 as an Army post before eventually being converted into a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients. It was later modified into a World War II internment center for a small population of German and Japanese Americans, followed by several other reiterations until it gained status as a national historic place.
However, there are many who would agree this location can seem a little startling.
Rumors about the old Army fort being haunted have swirled for decades among locals and visitors alike. When alone or walking the grounds at night, the historic site takes on a lonely and slightly creepy feeling.
Former employees have noted odd occurrences taking place on the grounds.
One of the earliest examples of supernatural events occurring was in the administrative building in the 1920s. During this time, employees noted seeing "shadow figures and unexplained crying." A janitor also quit after one day on the job after he believed to see the devil.
Such eerie episodes have created a legendary status for the old Army fort.
The fort and the Lincoln County Paranormal Society began hosting "After Dark" tours, where visitors can partake in a tour, storytelling, and more.
Then, in late 2019, producers from the show “Ghost Hunters” filmed an episode that just recently aired on A&E.
The show premiered on April 15 in which the Ghost Hunters team attempted to find evidence of ghostly existence on the property. After the show premiered, the team plus staff members from the historic site hosted an online Q&A session for viewers.
You can watch the recorded Q&A session at this link; the session begins at the 30 minute mark, so be prepared to fast forward if needed.
Have you seen any spooky occurrences when visiting this historic site?
Fort Stanton Historic Site is located in southern New Mexico, approximately 67 miles east of Roswell along Billy the Kid Scenic Byway (Highway 380).
For details about the historic site's hours of operation, special events, and more, visit their website or Facebook page.
Website: New Mexico Historic Sites
Facebook: New Mexico Historic Sites
Address: 104 Kit Carson Road, Fort Stanton, NM 88323
Phone: 575-354-0341
There are plenty of other potentially haunted places around the state. Old restaurants, abandoned prisons, and hotels are just a few of the places that top the list. Among those is La Posada Hotel, a Santa Fe inn haunted by one of its former residents. Read about the hotel and its ghost, Julia Staab, in This New Mexico Hotel Is Among The Most Haunted Places In The Nation.
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