Old Town History

Old Town History (HMUGD)

Location: Albuquerque, NM 87104 Bernalillo County
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Country: United States of America
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N 35° 5.717', W 106° 40.238'

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Front of Marker - English:
1706-The Villa of "Alburquerque" was founded by Don Francisco Cuervo Y Valdes, Governor of the Spanish province of New Mexico. It stood on the Camino Real (Royal Road), which ran between Mexico City and Santa Fe. It became the regional seat of government for the Rio Abajo (lower river), as well as the areas agricultural center.

1821-Mexico declared its independence from Spain, New Mexico joined the new nation to the South, Alburquerque became a major stop on the Chihuahua Trail.

1846-General Kearny raised the flag of the United States of America over the Plaza. The Plaza area became the site of a major military outpost.

1862-Albuquerque was the site of a Civil War skirmish, and, for 36 days the Confederate capital of the Territory of New Mexico.

1880-The railroad arrived, locating 1.5 miles to the east in "New Town", and bringing with it new settlers and new building materials. By the turn of the century, "Old Town" had ceased to be the hub of downtown Albuquerque, but continued as a vital local center.

1900 to present-Old Town continues to be an active commercial, residential, and community center. At its heart is San Felipe de Neri Church and Old Town Plaza.

We welcome you to Historic Old Town and hope you enjoy your visit.

Rear of Marker - Spanish:
Plaza Vieja Historia

1706-La Villa de "Alburquerque" fu? fundada por el Gobernador de la Provincia Espanola de Nueva M?xico, Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdes. La Villa estaba situada en el Camino Real, entre La Ciudad de M?xico y Santa F?. Alburquerque lleg? a ser la sede regional del gobierno del Rio Abajo Tanto como el centro de agricultura del area.

1821-M?xico declare su independencia de Espa?a, y Nuevo M?xico se uni? a la nuevo naci?n al sur. Alburquerque lleg? a ser la parada principal del sendero de Chihuahua. Durante esta ?poca, el deletreo del nombre Cambi? Poco a Poco a "Albuquerque".

1846-El General Steven Kearny enarbol? la bandera de Las Estados Unidos de America [ ] la plaza, la [ ] lleg? a ser el lugar de una guarnicion militar principal.

1862-Albuquerque fu? el sitio de una escaramuza de la Guerro Civil, y durante 36 dias, fu? la capital del ej?rcito Confederado del Territorio de Nuevo M?xico.

1880-Llego el ferrocarril y se establecio a 1.5 millas hacia al est en la "Plaza Nueva", y trajo nuevos pobladores y materiales de construccion. A fines del []iglo, la "Plaza Vieja" dejo de ser el corazon de la ciudad pero continuo como area principal.

1900 al presente-La Plaza Vieja continua como residencial y comercial activo. En el centro esta la iglesia San Felipe de Neri.
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Series This marker is part of the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro series
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Date Added Thursday, September 18th, 2014 at 4:37pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)13S E 347721 N 3884886
Decimal Degrees35.09528333, -106.67063333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 35° 5.717', W 106° 40.238'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds35° 5' 43.02" N, 106° 40' 14.28" W
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Area Code(s)505
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2000-2098 Old Town Rd NW, Albuquerque NM 87104, US
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