Tierra Amarilla in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Fort Lowell

Photographed By Maribeth Robison, June 8, 2014

1. Fort Lowell Marker

Inscription. Fort Lowell was established in 1866 to protect the Tierra Amarilla area settlements from the Southern Utes. Originally named Camp Plummer this post was garrisoned by a detachment of New Mexico Volunteers, some of whose descendants live in the area. The Fort was abandoned in 1869 and its log or "fuerte" buildings sold to local residents.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 36° 43.238′ N, 106° 33.819′ W. Marker is in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, in Rio Arriba County. Marker is on Highway 84/64 (U.S. 84), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tierra Amarilla NM 87575, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tierra Amarilla (approx. 0.7 miles away); Chama (approx. 9.6 miles away); Old Spanish Trail (approx. 11.3 miles away); a different marker also named Chama (approx. 12.6 miles away); 1881 Log Bunkhouse (approx. 12.8 miles away); Continental Divide (approx. 14.8 miles away).

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Photographed By Maribeth Robison, June 8, 2014

2. Fort Lowell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2014, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 675 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2014, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.