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

New Mexico Tech

Photographed By Gregory Walker, November 24, 2010

1. New Mexico Tech Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1889 as New Mexico's School of Mines, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers degrees through the doctorate in a number of science and engineering disciplines. In addition to its academic functions, the institute also conducts extensive research and development activities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 34° 4.013′ N, 106° 54.217′ W. Marker is in Socorro, New Mexico, in Socorro County. Marker is at the intersection of Leroy Pl and College Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Leroy Pl. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Socorro NM 87801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); For Southern Independence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Edward S. Stapleton House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jesus Maria Torres House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Church of the Epiphany (approx. 0.8 miles away); Socorro (approx. 0.8 miles away); Juan Jose Baca House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bursum House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Socorro.

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Photographed By Gregory Walker, November 24, 2010

2. New Mexico Tech Marker Location

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 674 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.