Near Watrous in Mora County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Santa Fe Trail
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 35° 51.936′ N, 104° 52.749′ W. Marker is near Watrous, New Mexico, in Mora County. Marker is on Interstate 25 at milepost 374, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in the northbound rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watrous NM 87753, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Union National Monument / Santa Fe Trail (approx. 1.4 miles away); Intersection of History (approx. 7 miles away); A New Community Sprouts Roots (approx. 7 miles away); From Indigenous Trail to International Highway (approx. 7 miles away); A Show of Strength (approx. 7 miles away); Tides of Change (approx. 7 miles away); Lasting View (approx. 7 miles away); La Junta (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watrous.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 768 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 7. submitted on October 9, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.