Near Pecos in San Miguel County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Mission Churches
Pecos National Historical Park
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 11, 2021
1. Mission Churches Marker
Pecos was one of the largest and most powerful pueblos in northern New Mexico when the Spanish established a mission here. A few years later, in 1625, the first church was completed. You can see remnants of its foundation in front of you. Arrival of the Spanish brought sweeping changes that drastically altered the lives of the Pecos people.Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1625.
Location. 35° 33.022′ N, 105° 41.372′ W. Marker is near Pecos, New Mexico, in San Miguel County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Ancestral Sites Trail and Peach Drive. Marker is on a trail that is part of Pecos National Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 NM-63, Pecos NM 87552, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pueblo Revolt (within shouting distance of this marker); Last Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Pecos Pueblo Mission (about 300 feet away, measured in
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Also see . . . Pecos National Historical Park (NPS). (Submitted on November 6, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 11, 2021
2. Mission Churches Marker
Church ruins are in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
