Socorro in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Socorro

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011

1. Socorro Marker

Inscription. In 1598, Juan de Oñate's Spanish colonization expedition arrived here at the Piro Indian Pueblo of Pilabo, They renamed it Socorro owning to the food and shelter provided by Pilabo's inhabitants. The pueblo and its Spanish mission were destroyed during the Pueblo Revolt, and the area was not resettled until 1815. A west bank road connected Socorro to the Camino Real on the east side of the Rio Grande.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1598.

Location. 34° 3.501′ N, 106° 53.638′ W. Marker is in Socorro, New Mexico, in Socorro County. Marker is at the intersection of Terry Avenue and School of Mines Road, on the right when traveling east on Terry Avenue. 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 walking distance of this marker. Juan Jose Baca House (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of the Epiphany (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abeyta Block (about 500 feet away); Jumbo (about 600 feet away); Jesus Maria Torres House

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(about 600 feet away); The Garcia Opera House (about 600 feet away); Price Lowenstein Mercantile (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edward S. Stapleton House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Socorro.

rear of Socorro Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011

2. rear of Socorro Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011

3. Socorro Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.