Lincoln in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Torreon
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
1. Torreon Marker
Erected 1950 by Old Lincoln County Memorial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 33° 29.546′ N, 105° 23.163′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Marker is on Billy the Kid Trail (U.S. 380 at milepost 97.8), 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. San Juan Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Squire Wilson's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Earliest Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Tunstall-McSween Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Dolan Home (about 400 feet away); Site of the McSween Home (about 400 feet away); Col. Dudley's Camping Place (about 500 feet away); Montano Store (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
2. Torreon Marker and Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 928 times since then and 49 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.
