The Billy The Kid Museum in Fort Sumner depicts life during the time period in which he lived. Displays include items which belonged to the Kid himself as well as more than 150 firearms and antique automobiles.
Address: Billy the Kid Museum, 1601 East Sumner Avenue Route 1, Box 36, Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0036, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 355-2380, Fax: 1 (505) 355-1380
Hours:
May 15 to September 30: 8:30am-5pm
October 1 to May 14: 8:30am-5pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
The De Baca County Courthouse in Fort Sumner at 514 Ave C is the location for local and regional government. Visitors will find the sheriff here as well.
Address: De Baca County Courthouse, 514 Avenue C, Box 347, Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0347, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 355-2601, Fax: 1 (505) 355-7550
Fort Sumner State Monument focuses on the history of Old Fort Sumner, but also includes information on Billy The Kid, who was shot and killed in nearby Maxwell House by Sheriff Pat Garrett in 1881. Maxwell House was destroyed by floods.
Address: Fort Sumner State Monument, Box 356, Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0356, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 355-2573, Fax: 1 (505) 355-2573
The Old Fort Sumner Museum is located just up the road from Fort Sumner State Monument. Most of the exhibits are related to Billy The Kid, who is buried in a grave behind the museum.
Sumner Lake State Park has a 4,500-acre lake that is stocked with bass and catfish. Camping, hiking, swimming, and wildlife viewing are other popular activities.
Address: Sumner Lake State Park, HC 64, Box 125, Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0125, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 355-2541, Fax: 1 (505) 355-2542
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