Hurley in Grant County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Death of Mangas Coloradas
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 26, 2018
1. The Death of Mangas Coloradas Marker
Mangas Coloradas was one of the most highly regarded leaders among the Chiricahua Apaches. Born c 1795, he was noted for his sagacity, diplomacy, and at 6'6" his height. He met with U.S. General Kearny in 1846 and in 1852 negotiated the only approved treaty between the Chiricahua tribe and the United States. During attempted peace talks in 1863, he was arrested and taken to Fort McLane, which stood near this site, where he was tortured and shot by guards. His skull was sent back East never to be recovered.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 32° 37.7′ N, 108° 7.066′ W. Marker is in Hurley, New Mexico, in Grant County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 180 and Airport Road, on the left when traveling south on U.S. 180. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hurley NM 88043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest New Mexico. 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 and also the Gadsden Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Bayard (approx. 7.9 miles away); Wind Power! (approx. 8.8 miles away); City of Rocks State Park (approx. 8.9 miles
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Bayard (was approx. 7.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. Mangas Coloradas Apache Warrior. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on June 11, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Mangas Coloradas Grave. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on December 10, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 26, 2018
2. Death of Mangas Coloradas reverse
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 26, 2018
3. The Death of Mangas Coloradas Marker
via Amerind Museum, unknown
4. Mangas Coloradas
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,473 times since then and 235 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on June 11, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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