Mesilla in Doρa Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
All Servicemen and Women
Photographed by Julie Szabo, February 12, 2008
1. All Servicemen and Women Marker
all Servicemen and Women
of the Armed Forces
who served their God and Country
Dedicated July 4, 1957
by Ray McCorkle Post No. 3242
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Erected 1957 by Ray McCorkle Post No. 3242, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1957.
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, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Gadsden Purchase, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plaza de Mesilla (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.
this page online
More about this marker. One of five plaques on a monument in Mesilla's town square.
Photographed by Julie Szabo, February 12, 2008
2. The Monument
Photographed by Julie Szabo, February 12, 2008
3. The marker and flags
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,754 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
