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

Shalam Colony

1884-1901

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010

1. Shalam Colony Marker

Inscription. In 1884, Shalam Colony was established on the banks of the Rio Grande near the village of Doña Ana by John Ballou Newbrough and a group of Utopian followers called Faithists. Newbrough’s “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 Doña Ana, New Mexico, in Doña 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); Doña Ana (approx. 0.9 miles away); Doña Ana (1604–1680) (approx. 1.9 miles away); Rio Grande (approx. 5.1 miles away); The Branigan Building (approx. 6 miles away); Las Cruces Railroad Depot (approx. 6 miles away); The Santa Fe Railroad Depot (approx. 6.1 miles away); Rio Grande Theatre (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doña Ana.

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Rear of Shalam Colony Marker image. Click for full size.

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 2,205 times since then and 288 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.