Taos in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Ledoux Street
— Historic District —
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 22, 2013
1. Ledoux Street Marker
Ledoux Street was named after the French trapper and guide Antonine Ledoux, who settled in the area around 1844. Earlier the street was named after Charles Beaubien and then later Smith H. Simpson. The area was developed in the fortress style with gates at each end.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 36° 24.373′ N, 105° 34.524′ W. Marker is in Taos, New Mexico, in Taos County. Marker is at the intersection of Ledoux Street and Camino de las Placitas (State Road 240), on the left when traveling west on Ledoux Street. 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. Taos Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Casa Pintor (within shouting distance of this marker); William Herbert "Buck" Dunton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Taos Plaza (about 300 feet away); Ernest Blumenschein (about 300 feet away); Hotel La Fonda de Taos (about 400 feet away); Guadalupe Plaza (about 400 feet away); Padre Antonio José Martínez (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taos.
Regarding Ledoux Street. This is the heart of Taos’ art district.
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 22, 2013
2. Ledoux Street and Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 22, 2013
3. Ledoux Street
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023
4. Ledoux Street Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,018 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 21, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
