Silver City in Grant County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Silver City
Population 9,887 - Elevation 5,895
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 6, 2010
1. Silver City Marker
Silver City is located in the midst of rich mineral deposits. The Santa Rita Copper Mines, opened in 1805, were the second such mines operating in what is now the U.S. A silver strike in 1870 began the commercial mining for which the area is still known. The Apache chiefs Victorio, Gerónimo, and Mangas Coloradas figured in its history.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Natural Resources • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 32° 46.867′ N, 108° 17.067′ W. Marker is in Silver City, New Mexico, in Grant County. Marker is on U.S. 180 at milepost 111.5, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Silver City NM 88061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Silver City Water Works (approx. 0.3 miles away); GFWC Silver City Women's Club (approx. ¾ mile away); Silver City Centennial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Municipal Museum (approx. 0.8 miles away); Changing Values (approx. 0.9 miles away);
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 6, 2010
2. back of Silver City Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 6, 2010
3. Silver City Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 714 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
