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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29HU_lincoln-historic-district_Lincoln-NM.html
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21UI_fort-stanton-cave_Lincoln-NM.html
Fort Stanton Cave Has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark The site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the nation's natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of man's environment 1975
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUYA_lincoln_Lincoln-NM.html
Side A:Spanish-speaking settlers established a town here in the 1850's, after the U. S. Army began to control the Mescalero Apaches. First known as Las Placitas del Rio Bonito, the name of the community was changed to Lincoln when Lincoln County w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUXW_site-of-the-mcsween-home_Lincoln-NM.html
Opening a law office in Lincoln, 1875, Alex A. McSween rebuilt an old adobe into a ten room house. On July 19, 1878, Peppin's posse fired it to oust inmates. Leading victim of this strategm was McSween himself. The burned-down house was never rebu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUXV_tunstall-mcsween-store_Lincoln-NM.html
J.H. Tunstall and A. A. McSween erected-1877. A focal point in Lincoln County War in which both partners were slain. Despite looting by Seven Rivers group, building continued as a store under pioneer merchants, notably John M. Penfield.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUXU_torreon_Lincoln-NM.html
One of Lincoln's earliest structures. Built in the 1850's, its thick walls protected Spanish-Americans against the Apaches. In Lincoln Co. War Murphy's sharpshooters were here stationed. In 1937 Chaves County Historical Society undertook restorati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUXT_col-dudleys-camping-place_Lincoln-NM.html
Encamped a few yards away on July 19, 1878 were U.S. troops from Fort Stanton. Allegedly brought to protect lives and property, their presence quickened Murphy party into firing McSween's residence and pillaging the Tunstall store.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUXD_montano-store_Lincoln-NM.html
Owned by Montano family, one of first in Lincoln. Operated as a general store by Jose Montano, neutral in Lincoln County War. Its 25 man garrison of McSween men, led by Martin Chaves, were driven out by Col. Dudley and troops in July fight.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUXC_earliest-courthouse_Lincoln-NM.html
Three room adobe, seat of law and justice when Lincoln County was established, 1869. Routine issuing of warrants and records, trials for crimes large and small, all issued from it. Now called Priest's House, belongs with neighboring church.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUXB_san-juan-church_Lincoln-NM.html
La Iglesia de San Juan Bautista was dedicated in 1887 and was restored by the New Mexico State Monuments in 1984.
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