Columbus in Luna County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Southern Pacific Railroad Depot
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 3, 2010
1. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot Marker
Site No. 390-B
A Registered Cultural Property
State of New Mexico (Marker Number 390-B.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Southern Pacific Railroad series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 31° 49.696′ N, 107° 38.412′ W. Marker is in Columbus, New Mexico, in Luna County. It is at the intersection of State Road 9 and State Road 11, on the right when traveling east on State Road 9. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus NM 88029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest New Mexico. It is also in the American Southwest. 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 and also the Gadsden Purchase.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: El Paso & Southwestern Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Susan Parks (a few steps from this marker); Pershing's Review Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Citizens Killed / In Memory of Thirteenth Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp at Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Commercial Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Aero Squadron Airfield (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 3, 2010
2. Village of Columbus and Camp Furlough
National Historic Landmark
1975
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 3, 2010
3. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot Marker
Marker is mounted on corner of building and the National Historic Landmark plaque is located on the base below this marker.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 3, 2010
4. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 3, 2010
5. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot
Photo from sign at Columbus Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,206 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 10, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
