Near Abó in Torrance County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Mystery in Ruins/Ruinas misteriosas

— Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2023

1. Mystery in Ruins/Ruinas misteriosas Marker

Inscription. Mystery in ruins On December 17, 1853 – almost 175 years after the Tompiros and Franciscans left – a U.S. Army expedition came upon Abó. Their leader, Major James H. Carleton, wrote:

In the mystery that envelops everything connected with these ruins … there is much food for very interesting speculation. Until that mystery is penetrated … Abó belongs to the region of romance and fancy; and it will be for the poet and the painter to restore to its original beauty this venerable temple …

Ruinas misteriosas El 17 de diciembre de 1853 – casi 175 años después de que se fueron los tompiros y franciscanos – una expedición del ejército estadounidense llegó a Abó. El comandante James H. Carleton escribió:

En el misterio que envuelve todo aquello conectado con las ruinas … hay mucho alimento para una interesantísima especulación. Hasta que ese misterio sea penetrado … Abó pertenece al campo del romance y la fantasía; y serán el poeta y el pintor los que devuelvan su belleza original a este templo venerable …

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 17, 1853.

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34° 27.086′ N, 106° 22.577′ W. Marker is near Abó, New Mexico, in Torrance County. Marker can be reached from Abó Ruins Road (State Road 513) 0.7 miles north of U.S. 60, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Mission San Gregorio de Abó National Historic Landmark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 Abó Ruins Rd, Mountainair NM 87036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fred Sisneros' Grave/Don Federico (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Kiva Here?/¿Una kiva aquí? (about 500 feet away); Prayers and Hymns/Rezos e himnos (about 500 feet away); New Songs/Cantos Nuevos (about 500 feet away); People at Work/Manos a la obra (about 500 feet away); A Grander Church/Una iglesia más grande (about 500 feet away); Crossroads/El cruce (about 600 feet away); Abo Ruins (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abó.

Also see . . . Abó. The Salinas Valley is home to a rich and complex heritage, one interwoven with ancient Pueblo culture and early Spanish colonization of what is now the State of New Mexico. The stark ruins of Abó Pueblo and Mission reflect its layers of history. (National Park Service) (Submitted on November 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2023

2. Mystery in Ruins/Ruinas misteriosas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.