US Army Bunk

Fort Lamed was an Army post along the Santa Fe Trail garrisoned with Army soldiers. The fort was in existence from 1859 to 1878 and hundreds of soldiers stayed here over that time as part of the post garrison. Life for soldiers on the frontier was harsh and uncomfortable. This original army bunk, which slept two men on each level is a perfect example of the hardships and cramped conditions the common soldier endured in the frontier army.