Lordsburg in Hidalgo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014

1. Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library Marker

Inscription. The Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library was founded in 1928 under the leadership of Bethel Vernon Fuller (1888-1976). Mrs. Fuller, president of the Library Board of Trustees from 1928-1969, raised funds to build the WPA Pueblo Revival style building, which was completed in 1937. The historic building continues to serve as a center of learning and library services. It is listed on both the State and National Registers.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 32° 21.264′ N, 108° 43.989′ W. Marker is in Lordsburg, New Mexico, in Hidalgo County. It is on West Motel Drive 0.4 miles east of Interstate 10, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lordsburg NM 88045, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest New Mexico. 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

and also the Gadsden Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lordsburg (a few steps from this marker); Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Shakespeare (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Lordsburg

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); The Women of Shakespeare (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Lordsburg (approx. 1.9 miles away); Camp Lordsburg (approx. 3.3 miles away).

Regarding Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library. The Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library is located at 208 East 3rd Street in Lordsburg (N32°20.8900' W108°42.4550').

<i>Back of </i> Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014

2. Back of Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library Marker

Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014

3. Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library Marker

Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library corner stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014

4. Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library corner stone

Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014

5. Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 30, 2014

6. Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 655 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.