Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
1607
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2021
1. 1607 Marker
1607
As early as 1607, Juan Martínez de Montoya, one of Governor Juan de Oñate's captains founded the village of Santa Fe, writing that he had populated the site and established a plaza. The new town was located on the Santa Fe River at the intersection of the trail from the northern pueblos to Pecos and the plains. Santa Fe was a paraje, (rest stop) at the crossing that valley settlers apparently already referred to as Santa Fe (Holy Faith). Martínez de Montoya subsequently received a viceregal appointment as governor to succeed don Juan de Oñate, however he was rejected by the cabildo (municipal council) of San Gabriel who selected don Cristóbal de Oñate, don Juan's son, to serve until a permanent governor was appointed by the crown. In 1610, don Pedro de Peralta, the next royal governor designated La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asís as New Mexico's capital. Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the U.S.
To my mother, Socorro, whose dedication & love for this community is itself monumental!
Carla Aragón
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1607.
Location. 35° 41.206′ N, 105° 56.17′ W. Marker is in Santa Fe
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1610 (here, next to this marker); 1598 (here, next to this marker); 1620 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named 1598 (a few steps from this marker); 1583 (a few steps from this marker); 1540 (a few steps from this marker); Santa Fe Cathedral Park and Monument (a few steps from this marker); 1827 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Fe.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2021
2. 1607 Marker
This marker is the sixth of eight markers in this semi-circle of markers just north of the catedral.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
