Taos in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Jack M. Campbell
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023
1. Jack M. Campbell Marker
The marker title was changed to not include the word "Highway".
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.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1911.
Location. 36° 28.565′ N, 105° 43.709′ W. Marker is in Taos, New Mexico, in Taos County. It is on U.S. 64, on the right when traveling east. The marker is 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern New Mexico. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Republic of Texas.
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. 0.4 miles away); Rio Grande Gorge State Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lawrence Ranch (approx. 7.9 miles away); Taos (approx. 9 miles away); The Harwood Museum (approx. 9.7 miles away);
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Photographed by Wyndfire, August 21, 2012
2. Jack M. Campbell Highway Marker
Photographed by Wyndfire, August 21, 2012
3. Jack M. Campbell Highway Marker
Photographed by Wyndfire, August 21, 2012
4. Jack M. Campbell Highway Marker Reverse
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023
5. Jack M. Campbell Marker Reverse
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 22, 2023
6. Jack M. Campbell Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 28, 2014
7. Jack M. Campbell Highway and Marker
Photographed by Wyndfire, August 21, 2012
8. Jack M. Campbell Highway - under construction
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2012, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 961 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 24, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 30, 2012, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. 5, 6. submitted on October 24, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 7. submitted on November 21, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 8. submitted on August 30, 2012, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
