Taos in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Taos Plaza
Historic District
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023
1. Taos Plaza Marker
Taos Plaza was established in 1796 as a part of the Don Fernando de Taos Land Grant. It served as a defensive fortress by day and as a refuge for livestock at night. During trade fairs, merchants displayed their wares within the walls.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 36° 24.425′ N, 105° 34.535′ W. Marker is in Taos, New Mexico, in Taos County. Marker is at the intersection of Camino de la Placita and Ranchitos Road, on the right when traveling north 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guadalupe Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Old Taos County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Padre Antonio José Martínez (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel La Fonda de Taos (about 300 feet away); Ledoux Street (about 300 feet away); Don Fernando de Taos Plaza (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Taos Plaza (about 300 feet away); Battle of Bataan Memorial (about 300 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. Taos Plaza and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
