Tucumcari in Quay County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Yetta Kohn (1843 1917)
Matriarch, Cattle Rancher and Business Woman
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 5, 2014
1. Yetta Kohn (1843 – 1917) Marker
Born in Bavaria and widowed in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Yetta ran the family store and raised four children alone. She later moved to La Cinta on the Canadian River where she opened another store, became postmistress, started a bank and operated a ferry. She eventually bought land that became the 4V Ranch, which expanded into the T-4 Cattle Company, operated today by her descendants.Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the New Mexico Womens Historic Marker Initiative series list.
Location. 35° 10.297′ N, 103° 44.557′ W. Marker is in Tucumcari, New Mexico, in Quay County. Marker is on West Tucumcari Boulevard west of West Hines Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tucumcari NM 88401, 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. Tucumcari Mountain (approx. 1.1 miles away); Fort Bascom (approx. 1.2 miles away);
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 5, 2014
2. back of Yetta Kohn (1843 – 1917) Marker
The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative was founded in 2005 by members of the New Mexico Women's Forum in a statewide effort to recognize women's contributions to New Mexico history on the state's Official Scenic Historic Markers. The Initiative ensures that women's diverse histories will be remembered and told, and will inspire and provide a guide for future generations. The 2006 Legislature funded the project.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 5, 2014
3. Yetta Kohn (1843 – 1917) Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, May 19, 2018
4. Yetta Kohn (1843 – 1917) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on June 5, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
