Roswell in Chaves County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Hagerman Barracks
Constructed 1909–1952
The barracks quadrangle was constructed in segments from 1909 through 1952, and completely refurbished in 1978. The quadrangle was named for railroad pioneer J. J. Hagerman and his son Herbert J. Hagerman who served as territorial governor of New Mexico from 1906-1907. The NMMI main campus is located on land donated to the territory of New Mexico by the Hagerman family in 1895.
Erected by New Mexico Military Institute.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 33° 24.643′ N, 104° 31.457′ W. Marker is in Roswell, New Mexico, in Chaves County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Campus Circle and West College Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W College Blvd, Roswell NM 88201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willson Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Lea Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pearson Auditorium (about 600 feet away); Dr. Robert Hutchings Goddard (approx. 0.4 miles away); De Bremond Athletic Field (approx. half a mile away);
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Also see . . . NMMI Campus Tour: Hagerman Barracks. YouTube video (1m 0s):
Brief video tour of the iconic building. (New Mexico Military Institute) (Submitted on April 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
