Artesia in Eddy County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Seven Rivers Cemetery

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

1. Seven Rivers Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Seven Rivers was located south of Artesia near the confluence of seven branches of a stream that flowed into the Pecos River. Settled in the mid-1860s, the town flourished as a trading post and refuge for participants in the Lincoln County War. The community declined until only the cemetery was left. When Brantley Dam was constructed in 1988, the cemetery itself was relocated behind Twin Oaks Memorial Park, north of Artesia.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.

Location. 32° 43.347′ N, 104° 23.786′ W. Marker is in Artesia, New Mexico, in Eddy County. It is on U.S. 285 at milepost 61 south of East Dayton Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands at the Dayton rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Artesia NM 88210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest,

on the Great Plains,

on the

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Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Artesia (a few steps from this marker); Castaño de Sosa’s Route (approx. 6 miles away); Abo Elementary School and Fallout Shelter (approx. 7.7 miles away); The Mauldin-Hall House (approx. 8 miles away); The Gesler House (approx. 8 miles away); The Atkeson-Conner House (approx. 8 miles away); The Lukins House (approx. 8.1 miles away); The Baskin House (approx. 8.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Artesia.

<i>Back of </i>Seven Rivers Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

2. Back of Seven Rivers Cemetery Marker

Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

3. Seven Rivers Cemetery Marker

Seven Rivers Cemetery and Artesia Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, May 24, 2026

4. Seven Rivers Cemetery and Artesia Markers

Seven Rivers marker on left

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,518 times since then and 78 times this year. Last updated on May 28, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on May 28, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.