Near Hillsboro in Sierra County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Mormon Battalion Historical Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010
1. Mormon Battalion Historical Marker Marker
"History may be searched in vain for an equal march of infantry" Lt. Col. Cooke
The Mormon Battalion, of some 500 men marched through this area during November of 1846. The march covered over 2000 miles from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego, California.
Erected 1988.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Mormon Battalion series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 32° 39.983′ N, 107° 31.05′ W. Marker has been damaged. Marker is near Hillsboro, New Mexico, in Sierra County. It is on State Road 27 at milepost 8.1, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hillsboro NM 88042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest New Mexico and 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 and also the Republic of Texas.
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More about this marker. Monument is about 30 inches tall, and if the grass is tall, you may not be able to see from the road.
Additional commentary.
1. Mormon Battalion Monument Vandalized
The monument found at 32 degrees 39.983 minutes north and 107 degrees 31.05 minutes west has been vandalized. The monument was in disrepair with cracked and missing tan stucco, exposing the interior wooden substrate. Within the last two years someone re-stuccoed the monument with white acrylic stucco. However, a recent visit found the marker damaged and the faded brass marker plate had been removed. There was evidence of a possible ritual left behind; old marijuana butts and incense sticks. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted September 3, 2024.
June 2022
2. Mormon Battalion Historical Marker
Recent repair to exterior surface of monument with acrylic stucco
June 2022
3. Mormon Battalion Historical Marker
Damage before acrylic stucco restoration.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010
4. Mormon Battalion Historical Marker Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010
5. Mormon Battalion Historical Marker Marker
View east from highway 27. Marker is in center of photo.
June 2022
6. Mormon Battalion Historical Marker - Vandalized - Plaque removed September 2024
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,884 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2024. 4, 5. submitted on November 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 6. submitted on September 5, 2024. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
