Near Roswell in Chaves County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Roswell
Population 50,000 -- Elevation 3,612
Photographed By Gregory Walker, November 27, 2010
1. Roswell Marker
Roswell was a watering place for the Pecos Valley cattle drives of the 1870s and 1880s. It was incorporated in 1891 and is seat of Chaves County, named for Col. J. Francisco Chaves, Civil War soldier and delegate to the U. S. Congress from the Territory of New Mexico. In the 1930s, Dr. Robert Goddard conducted experiments in liquid fuel rocket flights here.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 33° 28.81′ N, 104° 31.195′ W. Marker is near Roswell, New Mexico, in Chaves County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 285 and U.S. 70, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 285. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roswell NM 88201, 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. Pearson Auditorium (approx. 4.7 miles away); Hagerman Barracks (approx. 4.8 miles away); Willson Hall (approx. 4.8 miles away); Lea Hall (approx. 4.8 miles away); Dr. Robert Hutchings Goddard (approx. 5.2 miles away); De Bremond Athletic Field
Photographed By Gregory Walker, November 27, 2010
2. Location of Roswell Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,309 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
