Lincoln in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Earliest Courthouse
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
1. Earliest Courthouse Marker
Erected 1950 by Old Lincoln County Memorial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 33° 29.524′ N, 105° 23.145′ 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: San Juan Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Torreon (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Squire Wilson's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Montano Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Col. Dudley's Camping Place (about 300 feet away); Montaρo Store (about 300 feet away); Tunstall-McSween Store (about 500 feet away); Old Dolan Home (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
2. Earliest Courthouse and San Juan Church
This old adobe courthouse served Lincoln County, from 1869 to 1880, when the county moved into the Murphy-Dolan Store
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 1,227 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
