Lincoln in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
San Juan Church
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
1. San Juan Church Marker
Erected by State of New Mexico. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 33° 29.531′ N, 105° 23.164′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. It is on U.S. 380 at milepost 97.8, 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.
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 walking distance of this marker: Torreon (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Squire Wilson's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Earliest Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Tunstall-McSween Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Dolan Home (about 400 feet away); Montano Store (about 400 feet away); Col. Dudley's Camping Place (about 400 feet away); Montaρo Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.
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Photographed by Richard Greenwood, circa 1974
2. Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
Source:Historic Site Survey, National Park Service
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
3. San Juan Church Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
4. San Juan Church
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
5. San Juan Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,342 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on August 22, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
