Old Town in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Casa de Armijo
Photographed By Shaw Zavoshy, August 11, 2021
1. Casa de Armijo Marker
Erected by La Placita, Albuquerque Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1706.
Location. 35° 5.751′ N, 106° 40.162′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Old Town. Marker is at the intersection of 208 San Felipe Street NW and South Plaza Street NW, on the right when traveling north on 208 San Felipe Street NW. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Casa de Armijo (here, next to this marker); Mountain Howitzers (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); Skirmish of Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); San Felipe de Alburquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); San Felipe De Neri (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.
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Also see . . . Armijo, Ambrosio (ABQpedia).
Armijo, Ambrosio: (1817-1882) Brother to Governor Manuel Armijo. Served as alcalde of Albuquerque three times in the period 1828-1834. Mercantile businessman and freighter, with a large family active in society and serving in public offices. Donated to the expansion of the San Felipe de Neri church. His house and store stands today on Old Town Plaza.(Submitted on August 11, 2021.)
Photographed By Shaw Zavoshy, August 11, 2021
2. Casa de Armijo Marker
The marker is visible here mounted to the right side of the building, while an identically named marker (with different content) is also visible mounted to the front of the building, just to the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
