Near Tucumcari in Quay County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Tucumcari
Population 6,765 – Elevation 4,096
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 5, 2014
1. Tucumcari Marker
Inscription.
Tucumcari. Population 6,765 – Elevation 4,096. This area was troubled by both Comanches and Comancheros, New Mexicans who traded illegally with the Indians, until the military campaigns of 1874. With the coming of the railroad in 1898, the small community of Liberty, eight miles to the north, moved here to form the nucleus of Tucumcari, which was incorporated in 1908. The Rock Island-Southern Pacific Depot built in 1927 is an outstanding example of a Mission Revival style depot and recently restored.
This area was troubled by both Comanches and Comancheros, New Mexicans who traded illegally with the Indians, until the military campaigns of 1874. With the coming of the railroad in 1898, the small community of Liberty, eight miles to the north, moved here to form the nucleus of Tucumcari, which was incorporated in 1908. The Rock Island-Southern Pacific Depot built in 1927 is an outstanding example of a Mission Revival style depot and recently restored.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 35° 11.657′ N, 103° 41.623′ W. Marker is near Tucumcari, New Mexico, in Quay County. Marker is on U.S. 54 at milepost 305.5, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tucumcari NM 88401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 5, 2014
3. Tucumcari Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.