Old Town in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Casa de Armijo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2021
1. Casa de Armijo Marker
Built in 1706 and occupied for many generations by the Armijo family who were prominent in local history. This hacienda was gay with social life.
During the turmoil of the early settlement the Mexican, Spanish and American Civil War occupation it was used as a fort and a refuge.
Later, still occupied by the Armijo family, portions were used as an early trading post.
In 1930 it was restored from a ruin to its present condition and remodeled in conformity with its old character.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1706.
Location. 35° 5.752′ N, 106° 40.164′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of San Felipe St., NW and S Plaza St NW, on the right when traveling north on San Felipe St., NW. Located on the outside wall of the La Placita Restaurant which is now housed in the Casa de Armijo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque NM 87104, United States of
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Regionally, this marker is 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 and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Casa de Armijo (here, next to this marker); Mountain Howitzers (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Albuquerque (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.
Photographed by Roger Dean Meyer, June 30, 2006
2. Casa de Armijo Marker
Photographed by Roger Dean Meyer, June 30, 2006
3. Casa de Armijo and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2021
4. Casa de Armijo and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2006, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 7,457 times since then and 129 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 4, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2006, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 4. submitted on September 4, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
