Taos in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Historic Taos Plaza
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 22, 2013
1. Historic Taos Plaza Marker
Capitan Hernan Alvarado and his conquistadors from the famous Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Expedition arrived here on August 29, 1540. It is estimated that the Tiwa Indians settled in this valley around 1350 A.D. The name Taos is believed to be an adaptation of the Tewa Indian word Towih, meaning red willows. It is first recorded in history by Juan Belarde, secretary to Don Juan de Oñate in 1598. Taos was first colonized by Spain in 1615.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1540.
Location. 36° 24.433′ N, 105° 34.454′ W. Marker is in Taos, New Mexico, in Taos County. Marker is at the intersection of North Plaza and South Plaza, on the left when traveling west on North Plaza. It is at the entrance to the Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taos NM 87571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Don Fernando de Taos (here, next to this marker); Historic Taos (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Bataan Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Don Fernando de Taos Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Padre Antonio José Martínez
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 22, 2013
2. Historic Taos Plaza and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 4, 2003
3. Historic Taos and Plaza
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023
4. Historic Taos Plaza Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 12, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on November 21, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
