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

Old Dowlin Mill

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

1. Old Dowlin Mill Marker

Inscription. Famous New Mexico landmark for over 100 years. Original building still stands and water turns massive water wheel during the summer. Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett and General Pershing visited here. Turn on NM 48, 2.7 miles to west, then proceed 1.4 miles.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 33° 20.156′ N, 105° 34.852′ W. Marker is in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. It is on U.S. 70 at milepost 264, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ruidoso Downs NM 88346, 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 Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Old Dowlin Mill (approx. 4.1 miles away); Osprey (approx. 6.2 miles away); Birthplace of Elizabeth Gutierrez Garrett (approx. 7.2 miles away); Lozen, Little Sister (approx. 7.6 miles away); Lincoln National Forest (approx. 8.6 miles away); John H. Tunstall Murder Site (approx. 8.6 miles away); Sierra Blanca (approx. 8.9 miles away); John H. Tunstall (approx. 9 miles away).

<i>Back of:</i> Old Dowlin Mill Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

2. Back of: Old Dowlin Mill Marker

Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

3. Old Dowlin Mill Marker

Old Dowlin Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 25, 2011

4. Old Dowlin Mill

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,666 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 11, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.