Carrizozo in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Carrizozo
Population 1,222 – Elevation 5,438
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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 (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Carrizozo (approx. 1.4 miles away); Malpais (approx. 1˝ miles away); Susan McSween Barber (approx. 9.3 miles away); White Oaks (approx. 10 miles away).
More about this marker. There are at least four "Carrizozo" markers. One on each major highway leading into town.
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 826 times since then and 16 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.