Near Datil in Catron County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Ada McPherson Morley (1852-1917)
Photographed By Maribeth Robison, April 14, 2017
1. Ada McPherson Morley (1852-1917) Marker
Ada McPherson Morley ran a ranch outside of Datil, New Mexico where she raised three children, including Agnes Morley Cleaveland. A crusader for women's rights, she opposed the infamous Santa Fe Ring, worked for women's suffrage for over thirty years, and formed societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Prevention of Cruelty to Children.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the New Mexico Women’s Historic Marker Initiative series list.
Location. 34° 13.734′ N, 107° 55.908′ W. Marker is near Datil, New Mexico, in Catron County. Marker is on New Mexico Route 60, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Datil NM 87821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pie Town, N.M. (approx. 12.4 miles away).
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Photographed By Maribeth Robison, April 14, 2017
2. Ada McPherson Morley (1852-1917) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2017, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 1, 2017. 2. submitted on April 28, 2017, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
