Near Sunland Park in Doρa Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
International Boundary and Water Commission
International Boundary Marker #1
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
1. International Boundary Marker #1 Marker
[English Translation Marker:]
The first international monument of the 276 monuments installed to the west along the international land boundary which marks the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. This monument was placed on January 31, 1855 in accordance with the 1853 treaty and was restored by the International Boundary and Water Commission between the United States and Mexico on June 2, 1989 in commemoration of the first centennial of the establishment of this international commission.
United States Commissioner
Dr. Nareadra A. Gunaji
[Spanish Translation Marker:]
Comisionado por Mexico
Ing. Carlos M. Santibanez Mata.
Erected 1980 by International
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Peace • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 31° 47.035′ N, 106° 31.785′ W. Marker is near Sunland Park, New Mexico, in Doρa Ana County. It is on McNutt Road 2.6 miles south of Racetrack Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sunland Park NM 88063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Rio Grande Valley. 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, the Gadsden Purchase, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Madero Camp (approx. Ό mile away in Texas); Smeltertown (approx. Ό mile away in Texas); El Paso del Rio del Norte (approx. Ό mile away); Old Main (approx. 1.6 miles away in Texas); The University of Texas at El Paso (approx. 1.7 miles away in Texas); Fort Bliss Officers' Quarters (approx. 1.8 miles away in Texas); a different marker also named El Paso del Rio del Norte (approx. 1.9 miles away in Texas); The Camino Real (approx. 1.9 miles away in Texas).
Additional keywords. International Boundaries
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
2. International Boundary Marker #1 Marker
Spanish translation of marker text.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
3. International Boundary Marker #1
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
4. International Boundary Marker
Plaque on north side of monument.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
5. International Boundary Marker #1
Plaque on south side of monument.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
6. Missing New Mexico Marker
International Boundary Marker #1 can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,614 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
