Near Newkirk in Guadalupe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Comanche Country

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 18, 2016

1. Comanche Country Marker

Inscription. By 1700 the Comanches had acquired the horse and began moving into this area. They drove out the Jicarilla Apaches, and their raids on New Mexico's eastern frontier posed a threat to Indian, Spanish and Anglo settlements for over a century. The Comanches were finally defeated by the U.S. Army in 1874.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.

Location. 35° 4.172′ N, 104° 14.332′ W. Marker is near Newkirk, New Mexico, in Guadalupe County. It can be reached from Interstate 40 at milepost 302, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in the west bound rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newkirk NM 88431, 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

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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 one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Llano Estacado (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line).

<i>Back of</i> Comanche Country Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 18, 2016

2. Back of Comanche Country 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, March 18, 2016

3. Comanche Country Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 715 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.