Near Corona in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Greathouse Station and Tavern
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
1. Greathouse Station and Tavern Marker
Inscription.
Greathouse Station and Tavern. . In late November, 1880, William “Billy the Kid” Bonney, David Rudabaugh and William Wilson were hiding out near here at a store and tavern operated by James Greathouse and a partner named Kuch. The night of November 27, they were surrounded by a posse. Duputy James Carlyle was accidentally killed when he attemped to negotiate the outlaw's surrender. Bonney and his companions escaped unharmed.
In late November, 1880, William “Billy the Kid” Bonney, David Rudabaugh and William Wilson were hiding out near here at a store and tavern operated by James Greathouse and a partner named Kuch. The night of November 27, they were surrounded by a posse. Duputy James Carlyle was accidentally killed when he attemped to negotiate the outlaw's surrender. Bonney and his companions escaped unharmed.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Location. 34° 14.155′ N, 105° 36.86′ W. Marker is near Corona, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 54 at milepost 168.5) and Mayeux Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corona NM 88318, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Corona, New Mexico (approx. 1.4 miles away); Cedarvale (approx. 10.7 miles away).
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
2. back of Greathouse Station and Tavern Marker
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
3. Greathouse Station and Tavern Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,760 times since then and 159 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.