Lincoln in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Old Dolan Home

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

1. Old Dolan Home Marker

Inscription. Built in 1888 by J.J. Dolan, who took part in the L.C. War on the Murphy side, and afterwards was conspicuous in county affairs. In later times the building served as a hotel, the most familiar name being Bonito Inn.

Erected 1950 by Old Lincoln County Memorial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 33° 29.561′ N, 105° 23.231′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Marker is on U.S. 380 at milepost 97.7, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln NM 88338, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tunstall-McSween Store (a few steps from this marker); Site of the McSween Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Squire Wilson's Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Historic District (about 300 feet away); Torreon (about 400 feet away); San Juan Church (about 400 feet away); Earliest Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Col. Dudley's Camping Place (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Also see . . . Legends of America.

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James Dolan - Bad Boy of the Lincoln County War. (Submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

2. Old Dolan Home Marker

Old Dolan Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

3. Old Dolan Home

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,105 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.