Near Nara Visa in Quay County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Townsite of Obar
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 5, 2014
1. Townsite of Obar Marker
A partial list of the several hundred pioneer families who homesteaded in the Obar area during the early 1900's
G. Beblin I. Besick W. Campbell E. Carver T. Collins B. Cooper G. Cunningham W. Darsey E. Dibble S. Doerge A. Derham C. Eddy D. Gallegoe G. Garrison O. Gekaser S. Hacksbott K. Hawby C. Heremberger R. Hoard I. Kelly W. Johnson K. Klinefelter C. Link M. McColpin F. Mears C. Melcom G. Peal A. Rineheart W. Schneider D. Waserman J. Wilbure W. White
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 35° 32.03′ N, 103° 12.17′ W. Marker is near Nara Visa, New Mexico, in Quay County. Marker is on U.S. 54 at milepost 343, 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. Nara Visa (approx. 8.1 miles away).
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 5, 2014
2. Townsite of Obar Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 5, 2014
3. Townsite of Obar Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
