Lincoln in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Earliest Courthouse
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
1. Earliest Courthouse Marker
Three room adobe, seat of law and justice when Lincoln County was established, 1869. Routine issuing of warrants and records, trials for crimes large and small, all issued from it. Now called Priest's House, belongs with neighboring church.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. Marker 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.
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); Tunstall-McSween Store
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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 816 times since then and 40 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.
