Las Cruces in Doña Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Miller Field Gates

Photographed by Wyndfire, October 17, 2015

1. Miller Field Gates Marker

Inscription.
There are three markers mounted on The Gates
Marker A: Miller Field Gates The New Mexico A&M senior class built these gates to Miller Field in 1924. The athletic field, stretching north and west from the gates was said to be the best in the territory. It had football, baseball, tennis, and track and field facilities. They were named for John Oliver Miller, who was a registrar and volunteer coach of the highly successful football team from 1901 to 1908. Football moved east to the Old Aggie Memorial Stadium (near the Business Complex) in 1950 and to the current stadium site in 1978.

Marker B: Double Centennial Celebration
The Agricultural Experiment Station
the Genesis of NMSU research
donates this plaque
September 2, 1988 in celebration of the Hatch Act of 1887 and the Centennial of NMSU, and to commemorate the original 118 acres given by agriculturist Jacob Schaublin to establish the institution.

President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act of 1862 designating a grant of public land in every state or territory for the creation of an institution of higher learning emphasizing agriculture and the mechanical arts. When the federal government passed the Hatch Act of 1887, providing $15,000 to each land grant institution

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agreeing to conduct agricultural research, the New Mexico Territorial Legislature created this land grant institution.

The Rodey Act of the New Mexico Territorial Legislature of 1889 established the College of Agriculture and the Agricultural Experiment Station. Because of the donation of 118 acres of land by Jacob Schaublin, and the legislative efforts of Judge John R. McFie, Las Cruces was designated the site of the New Mexico land grant institution.

Marker C:
Ranch of Jacob Schaublin
Total area 118 acres.

Erected 1999 by College of Agriculture and Home Economics New Mexico State University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 32° 16.926′ N, 106° 45.368′ W. Marker is in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in Doña Ana County. It is at the intersection of Espina Street and Horseshoe Street on Espina Street. Located on the campus of New Mexico State University, outside of Skeen Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2900-3048 South Espina Street, Las Cruces NM 88001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Rio Grande Valley.

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,

the Gadsden Purchase,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: María Gutiérrez Spencer (within shouting distance of this marker); Doña Ana County Courthouse

Double Centennial Celebration Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wyndfire, October 17, 2015

2. Double Centennial Celebration Marker

(approx. 2.1 miles away); La Posta de Mesilla (approx. 2.3 miles away); Billy the Kid (approx. 2.3 miles away); Civil War Battle of Mesilla & Major Lynde's Retreat (approx. 2.3 miles away); Mesilla Plaza (approx. 2.4 miles away); Plaza de Mesilla (approx. 2.4 miles away); All Servicemen and Women (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Cruces.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Doña Ana County Courthouse and Jail (was approx. 2.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Map of the Old Jacob Schaublin Farm image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wyndfire, October 17, 2015

3. Map of the Old Jacob Schaublin Farm

Depicts the donated farm land in relation to several NMSU landmarks and buildings.

Miller Field Gates Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wyndfire, October 17, 2015

4. Miller Field Gates Markers

The Miller Field Gate monument, outside of Skeen Hall, NMSU.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2015, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 1,476 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2015, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.