Gallup in McKinley County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Hoist
from 1890
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 15, 2021
1. Hoist Marker
This machine is a "hoist" used to bring a "trip" of coal cars to the surface. The hoist is basically a large winch using cable attached to the "trip" to hoist it the surface. This hoist was used from the 1890s to the 1950s. Coal mined in Gallup was shipped throughout the United States.Erected by Gallup Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 35° 31.703′ N, 108° 44.529′ W. Marker is in Gallup, New Mexico, in McKinley County. Marker is on New Mexico Route 118 west of South 1st Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker and hoist are in front of the Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 US Rte 66, Gallup NM 87301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gallup's Neon (here, next to this marker); Coal Car (a few steps from this marker); Balloon Rally (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street USA (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 15, 2021
2. Hoist Marker
Marker and hoist are in front of the Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Center building.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
