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

Rincón

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011

1. Rincón Marker

Inscription. Rincón was originally named El Rincón de Fray Diego in honor of a 17th century Franciscan who died here. Established as a settlement called Thorne in 1881, it became Rincón in 1883. With the establishment of the Santa Fe Railroad, Rincón became the area’s main business and trading center. The line forked here, one line going west to Deming, the other south to El Paso.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 32° 40.363′ N, 107° 3.887′ W. Marker is in Rincon, New Mexico, in Doña Ana County. It is on Rincon Road (State Road 140) 0.3 miles west of Interstate 25, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rincon NM 87940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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,

the Gadsden Purchase,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hatch (approx. 5.6 miles away); Jornada del Muerto (approx. 7.6 miles away); Fort Selden State Monument (approx. 11.7 miles away); Paraje San Diego (approx. 11.7 miles away); a different marker also named Jornada del Muerto (approx. 11.7 miles away); a different

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marker also named Jornada del Muerto (approx. 11.9 miles away); a different marker also named Paraje San Diego (approx. 11.9 miles away); A Diversion Dam for the Valley (approx. 14.9 miles away).

rear of Rincón Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011

2. rear of Rincón Marker

Rincón Marker and train station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011

3. Rincón Marker and train station

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,968 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.