Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
La Castrense
† 1760–1859
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 26, 2013
1. La Castrense Marker
On this site stood the memorable Chapel of The Lady of Light, often called the “Castrense” which marked the northernmost limit of Mexican Baroque style. Here in Santa Fe flourished the Hispano-American civilization which this Chapel typified during the hard times following Mexico’s political independence from Spain, in 1821 the Chapel fell into disrepair. Finally after the removal of its art objects, it was de-consecrated and the building put to secular use during the administration of New Mexico’s first Archbishop—Jean Baptiste Lamy. Its famed carved stone altar piece may now be seen, in devoted use, at Santa Fe’s Christo Rey Church. Other surviving examples of its art work may be found in the Museum of New Mexico collection.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 35° 41.222′ N, 105° 56.315′ W. Marker is in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in Santa Fe County. Marker is on East San Francisco Street at Santa Fe Plaza, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. End of Santa Fe Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Santa Fe CL-60 (within shouting distance of this marker); To the Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Annexation of New Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); El Palacio Real (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cut Stone Facade with Quoin (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Fe.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 26, 2013
2. La Castrense Marker
Marker can be seen on the inside wall of the covered sidewalk, on the left. Today the building at the site, an arcade of shops, was formerly the J.C. Penney department store.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 899 times since then and 134 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
