Enoch Steen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army officer and western explorer
Date of Birth: 22-Feb-1800
Place of Birth: Harrodsburg, Kentucky, United States
Date of Death: 22-Jan-1880
Profession: explorer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Enoch Steen
- 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.
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