Taos in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Taos
Population 3369 — Elevation 6,983
By J. J. Prats, April 28, 2014
1. Taos Marker
The Spanish community of Taos developed two miles southwest of Taos Pueblo. It later served as a supply base for the “Mountain Men,” and was the home of Kit Carson who is buried here. Governor Charles Bent was killed here in the anti-U.S. insurrection of 1847. In the early 1900’s, Taos developed as a colony for artists and writers.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions.
Location. 36° 26.2′ N, 105° 34.5′ W. Marker is in Taos, New Mexico, in Taos County. Marker is on Paseo del Pueblo Norte (U.S. 64) north of Fresquez Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taos NM 87571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kit Carson Memorial Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away); Don Fernando de Taos Plaza (approx. 2 miles away); Historic Taos Plaza (approx. 2 miles away); Don Fernando de Taos (approx. 2 miles away); Historic Taos (approx. 2 miles away); Padre Antonio José Martínez
By J. J. Prats, April 28, 2014
2. Taos Marker
Additional keywords. Taos Revolt of 1847
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 432 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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