Socorro in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
New Mexico Tech
Photographed By Gregory Walker, November 24, 2010
1. New Mexico Tech Marker
Founded in 1889 as New Mexico's School of Mines, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers degrees through the doctorate in a number of science and engineering disciplines. In addition to its academic functions, the institute also conducts extensive research and development activities.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 34° 4.013′ N, 106° 54.217′ W. Marker is in Socorro, New Mexico, in Socorro County. Marker is at the intersection of Leroy Pl and College Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Leroy Pl. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Socorro NM 87801, 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. New Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); For Southern Independence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Socorro (approx. 0.8 miles away); Juan Jose Baca House (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Garcia Opera House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jumbo (approx. 0.9 miles away);
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Photographed By Gregory Walker, November 24, 2010
2. New Mexico Tech Marker Location
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 642 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
