Near Magdalena in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

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Magdalena

Photographed by Gregory Walker, November 23, 2010

1. Magdalena Marker

Inscription. Magdalena is located in a mineral-rich area which became a center of silver mining in the 1860's. In 1885, a railroad was built to the smelter in Socorro, and Magdalena became an important railhead for cattle, sheep, and ore.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 34° 6.79′ N, 107° 15.214′ W. Marker was near Magdalena, New Mexico, in Socorro County. It was on 1st Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1405 1st St, Magdalena NM 87825, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Southwest New Mexico and in the Rio Grande Valley.

It was also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 10 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Magdalena (a few steps from this marker); Riley (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kelly (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Kelly (approx. 0.8 miles away); Magdalena Fault (approx. 1.4 miles away); Magdalena Livestock Driveway

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(approx. 8.7 miles away); a different marker also named Magdalena Fault (approx. 10 miles away).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

Location of Magdalena Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gregory Walker, November 23, 2010

2. Location of Magdalena Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 983 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on July 30, 2025, by Bill Wingate of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.