Near Lemitar in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Sabino y Lemitar
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011
1. Sabino Y Lemitar Marker
The Camino Real passed near here below the bluffs on the east bank of the Rio Grande. Apache raids prevented permanent Spanish settlement of this area until the early 1800s, when the village of Sabino was established on the east bank of the river and Lemitar on the west side. A ford across the river linked the villages, and a west bank branch of the Camino Real soon developed.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.
Location. 34° 9.485′ N, 106° 54.964′ W. Marker is near Lemitar, New Mexico, in Socorro County. Marker is at the intersection of Calle de Lemitar and Interstate 25, on the right when traveling east on Calle de Lemitar. Marker is just east of exit 156 from I-25. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lemitar NM 87823, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources Museum
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011
2. Rear of Sabino Y Lemitar Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011
3. Sabino Y Lemitar 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 687 times since then and 59 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.
