Near Capitan in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Eve Ball (1890-1984)
Author and Preservationist
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
1. Eve Ball (1890-1984) Marker
A pioneer in the preservation of the history of people in Southeastern New Mexico, Eve wrote over 150 articles and numerous books chronicling Mescalero and Chiricahua Apaches, Anglo and Hispanic settlers. Her honesty, patience and determination to learn from them, won the confidence of Apache elders, saving oral histories certain to be lost without her.
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New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative
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.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Hispanic Americans • Native Americans • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. 33° 31.104′ N, 105° 28.958′ W. Marker is near Capitan, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Marker is on U.S. 380 at milepost 91.2
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Stanton Cave (approx. one mile away); Lucy Lepper Shaw (approx. 2.6 miles away); Raton Ranch (approx. 2.6 miles away); American Merchant Marine Monuments (approx. 2.7 miles away); Fort Stanton (approx. 2.8 miles away); Stables and Corrals (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Stanton (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Stanton (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Capitan.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
2. Eve Ball (1890-1984) Marker Reverse
New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
3. Eve Ball (1890-1984) Marker
This view of the marker is towards the west on US-380.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 772 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
