Lordsburg in Hidalgo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014
1. Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library Marker
Inscription.
Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library. . The Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library was founded in 1928 under the leadership of Bethel Vernon Fuller (1888-1976). Mrs. Fuller, president of the Library Board of Trustees from 1928-1969, raised funds to build the WPA Pueblo Revival style building, which was completed in 1937. The historic building continues to serve as a center of learning and library services. It is listed on both the State and National Registers.
The Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library was founded in 1928 under the leadership of Bethel Vernon Fuller (1888-1976). Mrs. Fuller, president of the Library Board of Trustees from 1928-1969, raised funds to build the WPA Pueblo Revival style building, which was completed in 1937. The historic building continues to serve as a center of learning and library services. It is listed on both the State and National Registers.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Location. 32° 21.264′ N, 108° 43.989′ W. Marker is in Lordsburg, New Mexico, in Hidalgo County. Marker is on West Motel Drive, 0.4 miles east of Interstate 10, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lordsburg NM 88045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lordsburg (a few steps from this marker); Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Shakespeare (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Lordsburg (approx. 0.6 miles away);
Regarding Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library. The Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library is located at 208 East 3rd Street in Lordsburg (N32°20.8900' W108°42.4550').
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014
2. Back of Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library Marker
Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014
3. Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014
4. Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library corner stone
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014
5. Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014
6. Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 475 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.