Lincoln in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Montaño Store
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 9, 2023
1. Montaño Store Marker
A Registered Cultural Property
State of New Mexico
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the National Register of Historic Places series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 33° 29.497′ N, 105° 23.086′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Marker is on Billy the Kid Trail (U.S. 380 at milepost 97.9), on the right when traveling east. Marker is in the Lincoln Historic District. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1105 Billy the Kid Trail, Lincoln NM 88338, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Montano Store (here, next to this marker); Col. Dudley's Camping Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Earliest Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Juan Church (about 400 feet away); Torreon (about 500 feet away); Site of Squire Wilson's Home (about 500 feet away); Tunstall-McSween Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Dolan Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Lincoln Historic District (PDF). National Historic Landmark nomination for the district, which includes the Montaño Store building. (Prepared by Richard Greenwood, National Park Service; via National Archives) (Submitted on November 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Montaño Store. The Montaño Store was built before 1868 and became State property in 1966. The building was operated as a store and boarding house, for at least 30 years after the Civil War by Jose Montaño and his wife, Josefa. (Friends of Historic Lincoln, New Mexico) (Submitted on November 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 9, 2023
2. Montaño Store Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
