Blazer’s Mill Marker

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Bent in Otero County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Blazer’s Mill

By Bill Kirchner, July 25, 2011

1. Blazer’s Mill Marker

Inscription. An early fight in the Lincoln County War occurred near this sawmill on April 5, 1878, when several men of the McSween faction, including Dick Brewer and Billy the Kid, attempted to arrest Buckshot Roberts. Roberts and Brewer were killed, and two others wounded, in the battle that followed.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Location. 33° 9.741′ N, 105° 50.134′ W. Marker is in Bent, New Mexico, in Otero County. Marker is on U.S. 70 at milepost 241.5, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bent NM 88314, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Sierra Blanca (approx. 10.1 miles away); Lozen, Little Sister (approx. 11.6 miles away); Tularosa (approx. 12.6 miles away); Restoring a Local Treasure (approx. 14.6 miles away); Cloud-Climbing Railroad (approx. 14.6 miles away); La Luz (approx. 15.4 miles away); Old Dowlin Mill (approx. 15.4 miles away); Three Rivers Petroglyph Site (approx. 16.1 miles away).

Also see . . . Legends of America. Buckshot Robert's Last Stand (Submitted on August 12, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)

<i>Back of</i> Blazer’s Mill Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Kirchner, July 25, 2011

2. Back of Blazer’s Mill Marker

Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.

By Bill Kirchner, July 25, 2011

3. Blazer’s Mill Marker

View east on US-70.

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 12, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 279 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.