Lincoln in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Lincoln
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
1. Side A: Lincoln Marker
Side A:
Spanish-speaking settlers established a town here in the 1850s, after the U.S. Army began to control the Mescalero Apaches. First known as Las Placitas del Rνo Bonito, the name of the community was changed to Lincoln when Lincoln County was created in 1869.
Side B:
Center of the turbulent Lincoln County War, 1876-79, a land and cattle feud marked by violence on both sides. Lincoln's historic landmarks include the Murphy-Dolan store, which later became the Lincoln County Courthouse, the store of John Henry Tunstall, whose murder set off the hostilities, and the house of Alexander McSween, where the final battle was fought.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division. (Marker Number 421.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 33° 29.639′ N, 105° 23.468′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. It is on Billy the Kid Trail (U.S. 380 at milepost 98.4), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln NM 88338, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Murphy-Dolan Store (within shouting distance of this marker); a different
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Also see . . . Legends of America. The Lincoln County War was a conflict between rival cattle barons in 19th century New Mexico Territory. (Submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
2. Side B: Lincoln Marker
Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 20, 2018
3. Lincoln Marker
The marker has been refurbished.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
4. Lincoln Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
5. Lincoln Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 989 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on July 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on July 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
