Mesilla in Doρa Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Plaza de Mesilla
Photographed by Julie Szabo, February 12, 2008
1. Plaza de Mesilla Marker
United States Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
New Mexico
American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
and by matching funds from the
Town of Mesilla
and individual contributions
1976~1977
Erected 1977.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment.
Location. 32° 16.447′ N, 106° 47.715′ W. Marker is in Mesilla, New Mexico, in Doρa Ana County. It is on Calle de Parian, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mesilla NM 88046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Rio Grande Valley. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: All Servicemen and Women (here, next to this marker); Head Quarters, Dept. of New Mexico (here, next to this marker); The Gadsden Purchase Celebration (here, next to this marker); Mesilla Plaza (here, next to this marker); Butterfield Overland Trail (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Battle of Mesilla & Major Lynde's Retreat (within shouting distance of this marker); Billy the Kid (within shouting distance of this marker); La Mesilla (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mesilla.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Doρa Ana County Courthouse and Jail (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker.
Photographed by Julie Szabo
2. Mesilla Plaza
Registered National Historic Landmark
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1962.
Additional commentary.
1. The Town of Le Mesilla
Founded in 1853, the historic town of La Mesilla was originally located in Mexico and became part of the United States after the Gadsden Purchase of 1854. The town became a stop on the Butterfield Overland mail route, which linked St. Louis and San Francisco. It lost its prominence when bypassed by the railroad in 1881. Today, the historic La Mesilla plaza welcomes trail travelers to enjoy its hospitality and culture.
— Submitted April 10, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
Photographed by Julie Szabo, February 12, 2008
3. The marker and flags
Photographed by Julie Szabo, February 12, 2008
4. The monument
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,873 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 10, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
