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

Inscription.

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 this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 36° 24.374′ N, 105° 34.51′ W. Marker is in Taos, New Mexico, in Taos County. It is at the intersection of New Mexico Route 240 and Plaza Street, on the right when traveling north on New Mexico Route 240. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Ledoux Street

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(a few steps from this marker); Hotel La Fonda de Taos (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casa Pintor (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Taos Plaza (about 300 feet away); Padre Antonio José Martínez (about 300 feet away); William Herbert "Buck" Dunton (about 400 feet away); Guadalupe Plaza (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taos.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023

2. Taos Plaza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.