Enoch Steen
Enoch Steen | |
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Major Enoch Steen | |
| Born | February 22, 1800 |
| Died | January 22, 1880 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1832–1866 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 1st United States Dragoons 2nd United States Cavalry |
| Commands | Fort Webster (New Mexico) Fort Buchanan (Arizona) Fort Walla Walla (Washington) Union Army fort at Sandy Hook (New York Harbor) Fort Lyon (Colorado) |
| Conflicts | Mexican-American War
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Enoch Steen (February 22, 1800 – January 22, 1880) was a United States military officer and western explorer. He joined the United States Army in 1832, serving at posts throughout the United States, including many remote locations in the west. During his military service, Steen explored parts of the western United States including large areas of southern New Mexico and southeastern Oregon. He served as the commander of several Union Army forts during the American Civil War. Today, there are landmarks in Oklahoma, Oregon, and New Mexico named in his honor; however, many of the place names are misspelled as Stein.