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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U54_sadie-orchard-historical_Hillsboro-NM.html
Arriving in the silver mining boomtown of Kingston in 1886, Sadie Jane Creech Orchard is arguably the most colorful woman in New Mexico history. Sadie opened brothels, worked as a prostitute, built and operated hotels, restaurants, and co-owned an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U53_lake-valley-historical_Hillsboro-NM.html
Why is it called Lake Valley? The town was originally located north of here, and during the 1870's derived its name from nearby relic lake beds. At that time it was just a small stage stop. That location was flooded, and the small settlement was m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16Q5_ebin-eben-stanley_Hillsboro-NM.html
Near this spot lie the unidentified remains of an American Hero, Ebin Stanley, born Decatur County, Iowa. Ebin served with the 3rd and 5th U.S. Cavalry from 1861 to 1873. Variously described as a rancher, minor, hotel operator, Indian Scout, and o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUCF_elephant-butte-dam_Truth-or-Consequences-NM.html
Pueblo Indians irrigated and farmed the Rio Grande Valley for several hundred years before the Spaniards arrived and continued the tradition. Built between 1910-1916, Elephant Butte Dam when completed was the world's largest irrigation reservoir. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUCC_truth-or-consequences_Truth-or-Consequences-NM.html
In 1581, Capitan Franciso Sanchez Chamuscado took possession of this region for the King of Spain naming it Ojo de Zoquete (mud spring) in the province of San Felipe. Native Americans first used these springs for healing; in early 20th century, Eu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUC1_elephant-butte-lake-state-park_Truth-or-Consequences-NM.html
Situated beside the huge, 36,000-acre Elephant Butte Reservoir, this is one of the largest and most popular parks in New Mexico. It combines boating, waterskiing, fishing and other water-based sports with land activities such as camping, picnickin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUC0_magnolia-ellis-magnificent-magnolia_Truth-or-Consequences-NM.html
(front)Magnolia Ellis was a healer with a special gift. She opened a clinic in Hot Springs, today's Truth or Consequences. Patients claimed to have a feeling of electricity when she touched them. Recognized by most notable doctors of the day, she …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUBZ_truth-or-consequences_Truth-or-Consequences-NM.html
In 1581, Capit?n Francisco S?nchez Chamuscado took possession of this region for the King of Spain, naming it the Province of San Felipe. Significant European settlement of the area, however, did not occur until the mid-1800s. Once called Hot Spri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUBY_caballo-mountains_Caballo-NM.html
To the east beyond Caballo Reservoir are the rugged Caballo Mountains, uplifted about 3 miles above the downdropped R?o Grande trough, along the fault scarp at the edge of the mountains. Lowest slopes are ancient granites. Black ironstone beds are…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPMV_mormon-battalion-historical-marker_Hillsboro-NM.html
"History may be searched in vain for an equal march of infantry" Lt. Col. Cooke The Mormon Battalion, of some 500 men marched through this area during November of 1846. The march covered over 2000 miles from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego…
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