Carrizozo in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Carrizozo
Population 1,222 Elevation 5,438
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
1. Carrizozo Marker
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 1899.
Location. 33° 39.046′ N, 105° 51.994′ W. Marker is in Carrizozo, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. It is on Central Avenue (U.S. 54 at milepost 125.3), half a mile north of U.S. 380, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carrizozo NM 88301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos 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 Comancherνa, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Carrizozo History (approx. half a mile away); End of the Line for the End of a Train (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Carrizozo (approx. 0.6 miles away); Carrizozo Woman's Club (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Carrizozo Woman's Club (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named
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More about this marker. There are at least four "Carrizozo" markers. One on each major highway leading into town.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
2. Back of Carrizozo Marker
Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
3. Carrizozo Marker
View south on US-54 approaching Carrizozo.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,087 times since then and 23 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.
