Taos in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Guadalupe Plaza
Historic District
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023
1. Guadalupe Plaza Marker
Guadalupe Plaza was the first site of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, built in the early 1800's. The church was torn down and rebuilt in 1911. This second church burned down in 1961 and was relocated north of this site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 36° 24.431′ N, 105° 34.545′ W. Marker is in Taos, New Mexico, in Taos County. It is at the intersection of Camino de la Placita and Ranchitos Road, on the right when traveling south on Camino de la Placita. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Camino de la Placita, Taos NM 87571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern New Mexico. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Taos Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Old Taos County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Padre Antonio Josι Martνnez (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casa Espinoza (about 400 feet away); Don Fernando de Taos Plaza (about 400 feet away); Ledoux Street (about 400 feet away); Hotel La Fonda de Taos (about 400 feet away); The Alley Cantina (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taos.
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023
2. Guadalupe Plaza Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
