Nara Visa in Quay County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Nara Visa
Founded 1902 Elevation 4200 ft.
The brick building, built in 1921, was home for a fine school. The adobe gym was built in 1935 by WPA laborers. The buildings are listed on the National and State Historic Registers. Now a Community Center, it is the heart of community activity.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 35° 36.657′ N, 103° 5.724′ W. Marker is in Nara Visa, New Mexico, in Quay County. Marker is on U.S. 54 at milepost 351, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nara Visa NM 88430, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Townsite of Obar (approx. 8.1 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 809 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 13, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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