Lincoln in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Col. Dudley's Camping Place

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

1. Col. Dudley's Camping Place Marker

Inscription. Encamped a few yards away on July 19, 1878 were U.S. troops from Fort Stanton. Allegedly brought to protect lives and property, their presence quickened Murphy party into firing McSween's residence and pillaging the Tunstall store.

Erected 1950 by Old Lincoln County Memorial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1854.

Location. 33° 29.518′ N, 105° 23.078′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Marker is on U.S. 380 at milepost 97.9, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln NM 88338, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Montano Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Montaño Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Earliest Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Juan Church (about 400 feet away); Torreon (about 500 feet away); Site of Squire Wilson's Home (about 500 feet away); Tunstall-McSween Store (about 800 feet away); Old Dolan Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Also see . . . Legends of America. A walk down

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Lincoln, New Mexico's Main Street is a step back into the Wild Wild West. (Submitted on August 11, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

2. Col. Dudley's Camping Place Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 826 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.