Old Town in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Founding of Albuquerque

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2025

1. Founding of Albuquerque Marker

Inscription. In this plaza were enacted
A.D. 1706 by Governor and Captain General Don Francisco Cuervo Y. Valdez ceremonies incident to the founding of the Villa of Albuquerque named after the Spanish Viceroy Don Francisco Fernandez de la Cueva Enriquez Duke of Albuquerque

Erected 1922 by Lew Wallace Chapter of D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1706.

Location. 35° 5.77′ N, 106° 40.193′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Old Town. It can be reached from North Plaza Street NW west of San Felipe Street NW, on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the east side of the gazebo in "Old Town Plaza". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Skirmish of Albuquerque (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Soldiers (a few steps from this marker); Albuquerque (a few steps from this marker); Mountain Howitzers

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(a few steps from this marker); San Felipe de Neri (within shouting distance of this marker); San Felipe de Alburquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mother Church of Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); Albuquerque POW/MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.

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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011

2. In Founding of Albuquerque Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011

3. Founding of Albuquerque Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,154 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2026, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.