Estancia in Torrance County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Estancia

Population 1,830 - Elevation 6,107

Photographed By Maribeth Robison, May 1, 2014

1. Estancia (2) Marker

Inscription. Incorporated in 1909 and county seat of Torrance County since 1905, Estancia is located in an enclosed valley or basin. It was ranching county until the early 20th century, when the coming of the railroad opened it up to homesteaders and farmers. Pinto beans were the best known local crop until the 1950s.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 34° 45.259′ N, 106° 3.329′ W. Marker is in Estancia, New Mexico, in Torrance County. Marker is at the intersection of Highway 41 (State Road 41) and Berkshire Rd (State Road 55), on the right when traveling north on Highway 41. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Estancia NM 87016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Estancia (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Estancia (approx. one mile away); Homesteader Mary Ellen "Mollie" Hall Warren Klapp 1862-1933 (approx. 11.9 miles away); Laguna Del Perro (approx. 13.3 miles away).

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Photographed By Maribeth Robison, May 1, 2014

2. Estancia (2) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2014, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 774 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2014, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.