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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O0H_santa-fe-trail_Grenville-NM.html
First Wagons used on
Santa-Fe Trail
crossed here in 1822
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Erected by
Colorado & Southern
Railway
J.D. Walker, Supt. - Robt. Rice, V.P. & G.M.
1930
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O0F_the-santa-fe-trail_Grenville-NM.html
Stretching 900 miles from Franklin, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Santa Fe Trail was one of the most important North American trade routes of the nineteenth century. Begun in 1821, it was in use for 60 years until the arrival of the railro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O0D_sierra-grande_Des-Moines-NM.html
Largest extinct volcano in northeastern New Mexico, Sierra Grande rises to an elevation of 8,720 feet, one of many volcanos, cinder cones, and flows that cover more than 1,000 square miles of area in northeastern New Mexico and southeastern Colora…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O0B_capulin-volcano-national-monument_Capulin-NM.html
As outstanding example of an extinct volcanic cinder cone. Capulin Mountain was formed as early as 10,000 years ago. In cinder cones, lave pours from cracks in the base rather than over the top. Capulin itself was the escape hatch for gases that b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O08_capulin-volcano-national-monument_Des-Moines-NM.html
As outstanding example of an extinct volcanic cinder cone. Capulin Mountain was formed as early as 10,000 years ago. In cinder cones, lave pours from cracks in the base rather than over the top. Capulin itself was the escape hatch for gases that b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MSU_john-h-tunstall-murder-site-actual_Glencoe-NM.html
John H Tunstall
Age 24
Killed Here
February 18,1878
Triggering Lincoln
County War
Erected By L. C. Hist. Society
Feb. 18, 1978
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MAX_officers-quarters_Fort-Stanton-NM.html
Built in 1855, as a single story, gabled roof structure of simple design and construction, this building housed officers and their families. It was here that 2nd Lieutenant John J. Pershing was quartered in 1887 and where he met his future wife. O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M96_officers-quarters_Fort-Stanton-NM.html
Constructed in 1855, this building was originally a single story complex of four quarters for officers and their families. It has evolved over time to be more spacious and comfortable with a second story, bay windows and covered porches. Seen in t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M95_barracks-dining-hall_Fort-Stanton-NM.html
Photo etching caption:
Soldiers of the 10th Infantry Co. E in front of the barracks in 1892
This building, like most, has been modified numerous times to suit the needs of the entities that managed it. Originally built in 1855 as a barracks fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M94_commanding-officers-quarters_Fort-Stanton-NM.html
During the Army era, the fort's commander and his family lived in this beautiful stone structure. During the Hospital's tenure, it was the residence of the Medical Officer in Charge. Over the years, it is the only building that has remained relati…