Taos in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Governor Bent House

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023

1. Governor Bent House Marker

Inscription.

A Registered Cultural Property
Governor Bent House
Home of Charles Bent, first governor of New Mexico following U.S. occupation during the War between the United States and Mexico.
Site No. 50
State of New Mexico

Erected by State of New Mexico. (Marker Number 50.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the New Mexico, Historical Society of New Mexico series list.

Location. 36° 24.508′ N, 105° 34.411′ W. Marker is in Taos, New Mexico, in Taos County. Marker is at the intersection of Bent Street and John Dunn Way on Bent Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 Bent St, Taos NM 87571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Acequia Crossings (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alley Cantina (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casa Espinoza (about 500 feet away); Historic Taos Plaza (about 500 feet away); Kit Carson Road (about 500 feet away); Don Fernando de Taos Plaza (about 500 feet away); Historic Taos (about 500 feet away); Don Fernando de Taos (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taos.

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Also see . . . Charles Bent at Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 18, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)

Governor Bent House National Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023

2. Governor Bent House National Register of Historic Places Marker

Governor Bent House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023

3. Governor Bent House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.