Sumner Lake in De Baca County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Sumner Lake State Park
Photographed By QuesterMark, March 28, 2024
1. Sumner Lake State Park Marker
Lake Sumner was originally named Alamogordo Lake after Alamogordo Creek. The lake and surrounding land became a state park in 1960. In 1974, the lake and state park were renamed Sumner in honor of Colonial Edmond Vose Sumner who in the mid 19th Century established forts Craig, Fillmore, Thorn, and Union.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 34° 36.312′ N, 104° 16.84′ W. Marker is in Sumner Lake, New Mexico, in De Baca County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 84 and State Road 203, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 84. This marker stands in a roadside pullout along with a number of military memorials and markers. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Sumner NM 88119, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Sumner (approx. 9.3 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Sumner (approx. 10.6 miles away); Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation (approx. 11½ miles away); Old Fort Sumner and “Billy the Kid’s” Grave (approx. 14.8 miles away); Lucien Bonaparte Maxwell
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Photographed By QuesterMark, March 28, 2024
2. Sumner Lake State Park Marker Reverse - Points of Interest
Photographed By QuesterMark, March 28, 2024
3. Sumner Lake State Park Marker and surroundings
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2024, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2024, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
