Santa Rosa in Guadalupe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Santa Rosa

Population—2,469 - Elevation—4,620 ft.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015

1. Santa Rosa Marker

Inscription. The Spanish explorer Antonio de Espejo passed through this area in 1583, as did Gaspar Castaño de Sosa in 1590. Santa Rosa, the Guadalupe County seat, was laid out on the ranch of Celso Baca y Baca, a politician and rancher in the late 1800s. It was named for his wife, Doña Rosa.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1583.

Location. 34° 56.877′ N, 104° 38.955′ W. Marker is in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, in Guadalupe County. It is on Route 66 0.3 miles west of Will Rogers Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Rosa NM 88435, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern New Mexico.

It is also in the American Southwest,

on the Great Plains,

on the Southern Plains,

on the High Plains,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

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 Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Silver Moon Café (approx. ¼ mile away); Jesus M. Casaus House (approx. 2.1 miles away); Santa Rosa Lake State Park (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Santa Rosa (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Santa Rosa (approx. 3 miles away); Puerto de Luna (approx. 8.2 miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Joseph's Bar & Grill, Santa Rosa, New Mexico

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(was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015

2. Santa Rosa Marker

Back of 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, November 19, 2015

3. Santa Rosa Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.