Bloomfield in San Juan County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
City of Bloomfield
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 22, 2010
1. City of Bloomfield Marker
Prehistoric farmers established major communities along the rivers of this region in the eleventh century. Eight hundred years later, historic settlement was also made possible by abundant water. Bloomfield was established in 1879 near a site which afforded a sage crossing of the San Juan River. The hard lives of the early settlers gradually gave way to increasing prosperity made possible by irrigation farming and horticulture.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 36° 42.552′ N, 108° 0.685′ W. Marker is in Bloomfield, New Mexico, in San Juan County. Marker is on West Broadway Avenue (U.S. 64 at milepost 62), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bloomfield NM 87413, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Salmon Ruin (approx. one mile away); Aztec (approx. 6.6 miles away); Aztec Ruins National Monument (approx. 8.1 miles away); a different marker also named Aztec Ruins National Monument
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 22, 2010
2. Rear of City of Bloomfield Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 22, 2010
3. City of Bloomfield Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,033 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
