Near Loving in Eddy County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Espejo's Trail

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

1. Espejo's Trail Marker

Inscription. Don Antonio de Espejo, leader of the third expedition to explore New Mexico, passed near here on his return to Mexico City in 1583. After learning of the martyrdom of two Franciscan friars from an earlier expedition, he explored the Pueblo country and then followed the Pecos River Valley south.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Antonio de Espejo Entrada of 1582-1583 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1583.

Location. 32° 13.831′ N, 104° 4.546′ W. Marker is near Loving, New Mexico, in Eddy County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 285 and County Road 719, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 285. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Loving NM 88256, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Loving's Bend (approx. 4.7 miles away); Goodnight-Loving Trail (approx. 6.2 miles away).

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 26, 2012

2. Back of Espejo's Trail 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, October 26, 2012

3. Espejo's Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.