Doña Ana in Doña Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Doña Ana (1604–1680)

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010

1. Doña Ana (1604–1680) Marker

Inscription. The name of the county Doña Ana originates from Doña Ana Robledo, who died near here while fleeing south with other settlers during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. She was buried below the peak that now bears her surname in the Robledo Mountains, so named in memory of her grandfather who was buried their in 1598.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.

Location. 32° 23.378′ N, 106° 48.58′ W. Marker is in Doña Ana, New Mexico, in Doña Ana County. Marker is on State Road 320 at milepost 2,, 0.1 miles west of Interstate 25, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dona Ana NM 88032, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Doña Ana (approx. one mile away); Bartlett Garcia (approx. one mile away); Shalam Colony (approx. 1.9 miles away); Pat Garrett Murder Site (approx. 4.7 miles away); America's First Battle of World War II: The Philippines (approx. 5.2 miles away); Heroes of Bataan (approx. 5.2 miles

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away); Rio Grande (approx. 5½ miles away); The Branigan Building (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doña Ana.

Rear of Doña Ana (1604–1680) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010

2. Rear of Doña Ana (1604–1680) Marker

New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative was founded in 2005 by members of the New Mexico Women's Forum in a statewide effort to recognize women's contributions to New Mexico history on the state's Official Scenic Historic Markers. The Initiative ensures that women's diverse histories will be remembered and told, and will inspire and provide a guide for future generations. The 2006 Legislature funded the project.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010

3. Doña Ana (1604–1680) Marker

Legendary Doña Ana image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010

4. Legendary Doña Ana

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