Taos in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Jack M. Campbell Highway

— Taos to Tierra Amarilla —

Photographed By Wyndfire, August 21, 2012

1. Jack M. Campbell Highway Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This road passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the American Southwest. It is a key section of the east - west highway which brings visitors to this region from throughout the United States. Since this route became a reality through the perseverance of Governor Jack M. Campbell (1963-1966), the members of the New Mexico State Highway Commission voted unanimously on September 23, 1965, to name this portion of U.S. 64 in his honor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1911.

Location. 36° 28.569′ N, 105° 43.771′ W. Marker is in Taos, New Mexico, in Taos County. Marker is on U.S. 64, on the right when traveling east. Located in the parking area to the right hand side of the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taos NM 87571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rio Grande Gorge Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lawrence Ranch (approx. 7.9 miles away); Taos (approx. 9 miles away); Old Taos County Courthouse (approx. 9.8 miles away); Ledoux Street

Jack M. Campbell Highway Marker - Front image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Wyndfire, August 21, 2012

2. Jack M. Campbell Highway Marker - Front

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(approx. 9.8 miles away); Don Fernando de Taos Plaza (approx. 9.9 miles away); Padre Antonio José Martínez (approx. 9.9 miles away); Battle of Bataan Memorial (approx. 9.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taos.

Jack M. Campbell Highway Marker - Back image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Wyndfire, August 21, 2012

3. Jack M. Campbell Highway Marker - Back

Jack M. Campbell Highway - under construction image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Wyndfire, August 21, 2012

4. Jack M. Campbell Highway - under construction

Jack M. Campbell Highway and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 28, 2014

5. Jack M. Campbell Highway and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2012, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2012, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. 5. submitted on November 21, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.