Near Doņa Ana in Doņa Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Shalam Colony
1884-1901
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010
1. Shalam Colony Marker
In 1884, Shalam Colony was established on the banks of the Rio Grande near the village of Doņa Ana by John Ballou Newbrough and a group of Utopian followers called Faithists. Newbroughs “Book of Shalam" set forth a plan for gathering the outcast and orphaned children of the world and raising them to be the spiritual leaders of a new age. Shalam Colony was closed in 1901.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 32° 23.017′ N, 106° 50.433′ W. Marker is near Doņa Ana, New Mexico, in Doņa Ana County. Marker is at the intersection of State Road 185 at milepost 5.5 and Shalam Colony Trail, on the right when traveling south on State Road 185. 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bartlett Garcia (approx. 0.9 miles away); Doņa Ana (approx. 0.9 miles away); Doņa Ana (16041680) (approx. 1.9 miles away); Rio Grande (approx. 5.1 miles away); The Branigan Building
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010
2. Rear of Shalam Colony Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010
3. Shalam Colony Marker
View south on Highway 185.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,667 times since then and 304 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
