Fort Sumner, town (1990 pop. 1,269), De Baca co., E N.Mex., on Pecos R., and 60 mi/97 km W of Clovis; 34°28'N 104°14'W. Trade and shipping point in livestock and irrigated agr. region (cattle, sheep; grain, sorghum). Mfg. (feeds, windmills). Sumner L. Reservoir, on Pecos Bay, and Sumner Lake State Park, to NW. Ruins of Fort Sumner State Monument (built 1862). Cemetery containing remains of Billy the Kid (William H. Bonney) to SE.
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De Baca co., E N.Mex., on Pecos R., and 60 mi/97 km W of Clovis; 34°28'N 104°14'W. Trade and shipping point in livestock and irrigated agr. region (cattle, sheep; grain, sorghum). Mfg. (feeds, windmills). Sumner L. Reservoir, on Pecos Bay, and Sumner Lake State Park, to NW. Ruins of Fort Sumner State Monument (built 1862). Cemetery containing remains of Billy the Kid (William H. Bonney) to SE.
