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

Monument

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

1. Monument Marker

Inscription. Settled in 1885 and named for a marker at the springs a few miles west, Monument remained a ranching community until oil was discovered in 1928. The Indian statue, called Geronimo by residents, was erected in 1928 by land developers. Monument has produced 4 world champion rodeo performers: George Weir & Roy, Betty Gayle & Jimmie B. Cooper. A centennial celebration was held in 1985.

Erected by Monument Centennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 32° 37.392′ N, 103° 15.92′ W. Marker is in Monument, New Mexico, in Lea County. It is on State Road 8 0.1 miles south of Monument Highway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monument NM 88265, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. 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 Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hobbs (approx. 6.6 miles away); Llano Estacado (approx. 6.8 miles away); Hobbs Discovery Well (approx. 10.3 miles away); Hobbs 9/11 Memorial (approx. 11.3 miles away); Hobbs Army Air Field (approx. 11.3 miles away).

Other markers no longer nearby. Myrtle Attaway Farquhar (1900-1972) (was approx. 10.7 miles away but has

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been confirmed missing); Oil and Gas (was approx. 12½ miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

2. Monument Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

3. Monument

The Indian statue, called Geronimo by residents. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

4. The Indian statue, called Geronimo by residents.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,238 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.