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

Ellis and Sons' Store

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 1, 2019

1. Ellis and Sons' Store Marker

Inscription. About 1876, the Ellis's fleeing commotion in Fairfax Co., started a store in Lincoln. They supported McSween side during and after the War. Later J.W. Laws made the property into a t.b. sanatorium. His was an early effort to use the Valley's climate.

Erected 1950 by Old Lincoln County Memorial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 33° 29.418′ N, 105° 22.91′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Marker is on Billy The Kid Trail (U.S. 380) 8.4 miles east of State Road 220, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln NM 88338, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Montaño Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Montano Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Col. Dudley's Camping Place (approx. 0.2 miles away); Earliest Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); San Juan Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Torreon (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Squire Wilson's Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tunstall-McSween Store (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 1, 2019

2. Ellis and Sons' Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.