Near Portales in Roosevelt County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Rose Powers White
(1894-1969)
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012
1. Rose Powers White Marker
Rose Powers White worked tirelessly to compile histories of early pioneers of southeastern New Mexico. She published numerous articles and was frequently asked to lecture to organizations and school groups. She served as president of the New Mexico Folklore Society in 1953, and with her husband, R.E. "Eddie" White, donated land to Eastern New Mexico University and to the School for Exceptional Children.
New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative
The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative was founded in 2005 by members of the New Mexico Women's Forum in a statewide effort to recognize women's contributions to New Mexico history on the state's Official Scenic Historic Markers. The Initiative ensures that women's diverse histories will be remembered and told, and will inspire and provide a guide for future generations. The 2006 Legislature funded the project.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the New Mexico Womens Historic Marker Initiative series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 34° 15.014′
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern New Mexico. It is also in the American Southwest, on the Great Plains, on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. 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, the Dust Bowl, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Blackwater Draw (a few steps from this marker); Portales (approx. 4.9 miles away); Portales Depot (approx. 6.7 miles away); a different marker also named The Roosevelt County Museum (approx. 7.4 miles away); a different marker also named Portales (approx. 7½ miles away); Eastern New Mexico University (approx. 7½ miles away); Ida O. Jackson (approx. 10½ miles away); Lincoln - Jackson School (approx. 10½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portales.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Roosevelt County Museum (was approx. 7.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012
2. Side B: Rose Powers White Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012
3. Rose Powers White Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 997 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
