Lincoln in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Lincoln
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
1. Side A: Lincoln Marker
This is a two-sided markerSide 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 Río 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. Marker is on Billy the Kid Trail (U.S. 380 at milepost
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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 marker also named Murphy-Dolan Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Old Wortley Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the McSween Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Dolan Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Tunstall-McSween Store (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Squire Wilson's Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.
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 740 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on July 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on July 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
