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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Pecos Valley Region

 
By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 9, 2023
Roswell Prisoner of War Camp (Side Two)
1 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Dexter — Roswell Prisoner of War Camp —
On U.S. 285 0.2 miles south of East Orchard Park Road (County Road 59), on the right when traveling north.
2 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Hagerman — Blackdom Townsite —
On U.S. 285 at milepost 88, on the right when traveling south.
3 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Hagerman — Rio Felix Bridge —
On State Road 2 0.5 miles south of East Chicksaw Road, on the left when traveling south.
4 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Lake Arthur — Civilian Conservation Corps — Lake Arthur Campsite —
On U.S. 285 1 mile north of State Road 438, on the right when traveling south.
5 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Atlas Missile Silos —
On U.S. 70 at milepost 314, on the right when traveling east.
6 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Bottomless Lakes State Park —
On U.S. 380 at milepost 165, on the right when traveling west.
7 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Chaves County Court House —
On Main Street near E. 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
8 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Chaves County Gulf War Monument —
On Main Street at E. 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
9 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Chaves County Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street at E. 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
10 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Chaves County Veterans War Memorial —
On Main Street at E. 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
11 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — 1633 — Continental Oil Company Station 1 —
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
12 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — De Bremond Athletic Field —
On North Pennsylvania Avenue north of West 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
13 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Dr. Robert Hutchings Goddard —
On U.S. 285 at West 11th Street, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 285.
14 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Goodnight-Loving Trail —
On U.S. 380 at milepost 167, on the right when traveling west.
15 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Hagerman Barracks — Constructed 1909–1952 —
Near Campus Circle at West College Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
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16 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Home of the James Phelps White Family —
On North Lea Avenue.
17 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Humble Beginnings —
On Main Street near E. 4th Street, on the left when traveling north.
18 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — John Simpson Chisum — 1824-1884 — "Cattle King of the Pecos" —
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
19 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Justice in the Wild West —
Near North Main Street.
20 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Lea Hall —
Near Campus Circle at West College Boulevard when traveling west.
21 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Louise Massey Mabie (1902-1983) — The Original Rhinestone Cowgirl —
On U.S. 380 at milepost 165, on the right when traveling west.
22 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — N.M. 200th Coast Artillery AA Regt. —
On Main Street at E. 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
23 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — New Mexico Navy Veterans Monument —
On Main Street at E. 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
24 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Patrick Floyd Jarvis Garrett — His Ride to Destiny —
On North Virginia Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
25 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Pearson Auditorium — Completed in 1941 —
On U.S. 285 0.1 miles north of West College Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
26 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Roswell — Population 50,000 - Elevation 3,612 —
On East Second Street, on the right when traveling west.
27 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Roswell — Population 50,000 -- Elevation 3,612 —
On North Main Street (U.S. 285) at U.S. 70, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
28 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — 192 — Roswell — Population 50,000 - Elevation 3,612 —
On SE Main Street (U.S. 285) 0.4 miles north of East Brasher Road, on the right when traveling north.
29 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Roswell and the New Deal —
On North Richardson Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
30 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Roswell Pioneer Plaza —
On North Main Street south of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
31 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Roswell’s First General Store and Post Office —
On Main Street near E. 4th Street, on the left when traveling north.
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32 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Roswell's Military Institutes —
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
33 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — The Iron Cross —
Near West 10th Street 0.1 miles west of North Pennsylvania Avenue.
34 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Waldrop Park —
On U.S. 380 at milepost 196, on the right when traveling east.
35 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — 741 — Walker Air Force Base — 1941-1967 —
On Relief Route at South Main Street (U.S. 285), on the right when traveling east on Relief Route.
36 ► New Mexico, Chaves County, Roswell — Willson Hall —
On Campus Circle 0.1 miles north of West College Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
37 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Billy the Kid —
On Billy the Kid Drive south of Pecan Drive, on the right when traveling south.
38 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Billy the Kid's Elusive Tombstone —
On Billy the Kid Drive south of Pecan Drive.
39 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation — (Old Fort Sumner, 1862 – 1869)
On U.S. 60 at milepost 331, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
40 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation — Fort Sumner 1862 - 1868 —
On State Road 272 south of State Road 212, on the right when traveling south.
41 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site —
On Billy the Kid Drive south of Pecan Drive, on the right when traveling south.
42 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site —
On Billy the Kid Drive south of Pecan Drive, on the right when traveling south.
43 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Charlie Bowdre — "Unlucky Friend to Billy the Kid" — Born 1848 - Died 1880 —
On Billy the Kid Drive south of Pecan Drive.
44 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Deluvina Maxwell —
On Billy the Kid Drive south of Pecan Drive.
45 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Fort Sumner
On State Road 60 at milepost 329.5, on the left when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
46 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Fort Sumner —
On U.S. 60 at State Road 20, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 60.
47 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Fort Sumner — Population 933 - Elevation 4,028 —
On U.S. 84 at Billy the Kid Drive, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 84.
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48 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Fort Sumner, the Bosque Redondo Reservation, and "Billy the Kid's" Grave —
On U.S. 84 at Billy the Kid Drive, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 84.
49 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Joe "Texas Red" Grant — Died January 10, 1880 —
On Billy the Kid Drive south of Pecan Drive.
50 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Lucien Bonaparte Maxwell —
Near Billy the Kid Road (State Road 272) 0.1 miles south of State Road 212.
51 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — 368 — Old Fort Sumner and “Billy the Kid’s” Grave
On Billy the Kid Road (State Road 272) south of State Road 212, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
52 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Tom O'Folliard — 1858 - December 19, 1880 —
On Billy the Kid Drive south of Pecan Drive.
53 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — Welcome to the Historic Fort Sumner Cemetery —
On Billy the Kid Drive south of Pecan Drive, on the right when traveling south.
54 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Fort Sumner — William "Billy the Kid" Bonney Grave 1859-1881 / Old Fort Sumner Cemetery —
On Billy the Kid Drive south of Pecan Drive, on the right when traveling south.
55 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Sumner Lake — Sumner Lake State Park —
On U.S. 84 at State Road 203, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 84.
56 ► New Mexico, De Baca County, Tolar — Explosion Rocks Tolar —
On U.S. 84 west of Cedarpost Road, on the right when traveling west.
57 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — 1781 — Abo Elementary School and Fallout Shelter —
On West Centre Avenue west of South 17th Street, on the right when traveling west.
58 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — Artesia — Population 10,385 – Elevation 3,350 —
On 7 Rivers Highway (U.S. 285 at milepost 61) south of East Dayton Road, on the right when traveling south.
59 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — 394 — Artesia — Population 10,385 – Elevation 3,350 —
On Roswell Highway (U.S. 285), on the right when traveling south.
60 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — Castaño de Sosa’s Route —
On U.S. 285 at milepost 67, on the right when traveling north.
61 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — El Vaquero — The Hispanic Influence —
On West Main Street at North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
62 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — First Lady of Artesia —
On West Main Street at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
63 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — Independent Spirit —
On U.S. 82 at U.S. 285, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 82.
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64 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — John R. Gray — 1930-2001 —
On West Main Street (U.S. 82) east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
65 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — Mack C. Chase —
On West Main Street (U.S. 82) east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
66 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — Martin Yates, Jr. — 1882-1949 —
On West Main Street (U.S. 82) at South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
67 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — Mary Emmons Yates — 1888-1947 —
On West Main Street (U.S. 82) at South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
68 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — Ranchers' Brands —
On North 1st Street (U.S. 285) at East Main Street (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north on North 1st Street.
69 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — Sallie Chisum Robert — “First Lady of Artesia” — 1858-1936 —
On Lovington Highway (U.S. 82) 1 mile east of North Haldeman Road (New Mexico Highway 229), on the left when traveling east.
70 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — Seven Rivers Cemetery —
On U.S. 285 at milepost 61 south of East Dayton Road, on the right when traveling south.
71 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Acord-Wheatley House —
On West Main Street (U.S. 82) at South 8th Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
72 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Atkeson-Conner House —
On West Grand Avenue at South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on West Grand Avenue.
73 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Baskin Building —
On West Main Street (U.S. 82) at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
74 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Baskin House —
On West Quay Avenue at South 9th Street, on the left when traveling west on West Quay Avenue.
75 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Cattle Drive —
On North 1st Street (U.S. 285) at East Main Street (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north on North 1st Street.
76 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Cowboy's Gear —
On South 1st Street (U.S. 285) at East Main Street (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north on South 1st Street.
77 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Derrick Floor —
On West Main Street at South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
78 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Gesler House —
On West Missouri Avenue at South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Missouri Avenue.
79 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Goodnight-Loving Trail —
On North 1st Street (U.S. 285) at East Main Street (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north on North 1st Street.
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80 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Illinois #3 —
On West Main Street (U.S. 82) at South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
81 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Lukins House —
On West Richardson Avenue at South 8th Street, on the left when traveling west on West Richardson Avenue.
82 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Mauldin-Hall House —
On South Roselawn Avenue at West Missouri Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Roselawn Avenue.
83 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Partnership —
On West Main Street (U.S. 82) east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
84 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — The Sallie Chisum Robert House —
On West Texas Avenue at North 8th Street, on the left when traveling west on West Texas Avenue.
85 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — Van Stratton Welch — 1880-1969 —
On West Main Street (U.S. 82) at South 6th Street on West Main Street.
86 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia — Welcome to Artesia —
On West Main Street (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling west.
87 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Carlsbad Caverns National Park —
On U.S. 62 at milepost 16, on the right when traveling west.
88 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Carlsbad Caverns National Park — CCC Rattlesnake Springs Campsite —
On U.S. 62 at milepost 10, on the right when traveling west.
89 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Carlsbad Irrigation Flume —
On West Pierce Street near US 285 (U.S. 285), on the right when traveling south.
90 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Carlsbad Irrigation Flume —
On West Pierce Street.
91 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Carlsbad Irrigation Flume —
On Westridge Drive (U.S. 285) at Callaway Drive, on the right when traveling east on Westridge Drive.
92 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Civilian Conservation Corps Carlsbad Campsite —
On U.S. 285 at North 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 285.
93 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Eddy County Courthouse — Discover Carlsbad
On North Canal Street north of West Mermod Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
94 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Goodnight-Loving Trail —
On U.S. 285 at State Road 31, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 285.
95 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Guadalupe Escarpment Scenic Area —
On U.S. 62 at milepost 7.5, on the right when traveling west.
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96 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Guadalupe Mountains —
On U.S. 62 at milepost 7.5, on the right when traveling west.
97 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Josephine Cox "Grandma" Anderson — The Angel of the Pecos (1849-1941) —
On East Greene Street.
98 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Mother Magdalen and the Sisters of Loretto (1852 - 1968) / Carlsbad —
On East Greene Street (U.S. 62/180) east of Muscatel Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
99 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Carlsbad — Stephen Tyng Mather — July 4, 1887 - Jan. 22, 1930 —
Near State Road 7 6.8 miles west of U.S. 62.
100 ► New Mexico, Eddy County, Loving — Espejo's Trail
On U.S. 285 north of Horizon Road (County Road 719), on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.

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