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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

 
Clickable Map of Santa Fe County, New Mexico and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Santa Fe County, NM (154) Bernalillo County, NM (217) Los Alamos County, NM (15) Mora County, NM (49) Rio Arriba County, NM (35) San Miguel County, NM (68) Sandoval County, NM (27) Torrance County, NM (26)  SantaFeCounty(154) Santa Fe County (154)  BernalilloCounty(217) Bernalillo County (217)  LosAlamosCounty(15) Los Alamos County (15)  MoraCounty(49) Mora County (49)  RioArribaCounty(35) Rio Arriba County (35)  SanMiguelCounty(68) San Miguel County (68)  SandovalCounty(27) Sandoval County (27)  TorranceCounty(26) Torrance County (26)
Santa Fe is the county seat for Santa Fe County
Adjacent to Santa Fe County, New Mexico
      Bernalillo County (217)  
      Los Alamos County (15)  
      Mora County (49)  
      Rio Arriba County (35)  
      San Miguel County (68)  
      Sandoval County (27)  
      Torrance County (26)  
 
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101 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Journey's End
On Old Santa Fe Trail at Camino Lejo, on the left when traveling west on Old Santa Fe Trail.
About 60 miles southeast of town, the trail began to gently slope up toward the mountains, following an old route into Santa Fe. The closer the wagons got to town, the greater everyone's anticipation. Excitement built as the huge wagons, filled with . . . Map (db m184614) HM
102 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Kateri Tekakwitha1656–1680
On Cathedral Place at East San Francisco Street, on the right when traveling north on Cathedral Place.
First Indian of North America to be Promoted a SaintMap (db m54967) HM
103 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Katherine Stinson Otero1891-1977
On Veterans Memorial Highway (New Mexico Route 599) north of Airport Road (New Mexico Route 284), on the right when traveling north.
Katherine was the fourth American woman to earn a pilot's license and the first female skywriter. She overcame pioneering aviator Max Lillie's reluctance to teach her to fly, and became the "Flying Schoolgirl," nicknamed for her youthful looks, . . . Map (db m185053) HM
104 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Kearny's Gap Bridge
Near Camino Lejo south of Old Santa Fe Trail, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1913 for San Miguel County by the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company, the bridge is 62 feet long and 16 feet wide. It is described as a free-span, steel, subdivided Warren pony truss bridge. The Warren Truss design is recognizable . . . Map (db m196346) HM
105 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — L. Bradford PrinceJuly 3, 1840 - December 8, 1922
Near Kearney Avenue south of Prince Avenue.
Chief Justice, Territory of New Mexico, 1879-1882 Territorial Governor of New Mexico, 1889-1893 L. Bradford Prince's contributions to New Mexico and its people spanned more than forty years of service. He is described by historians as every . . . Map (db m185109) HM
106 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — La Castrense† 1760–1859
On East San Francisco Street at Santa Fe Plaza, on the right when traveling east.
On this site stood the memorable Chapel of The Lady of Light, often called the “Castrense” which marked the northernmost limit of Mexican Baroque style. Here in Santa Fe flourished the Hispano-American civilization which this Chapel typified. . . . Map (db m64841) HM
107 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Lamy Building
On Old Santa Fe Trail at East De Vargas Street, on the right when traveling north on Old Santa Fe Trail.
Built in 1878, the Lamy Building was originally part of St. Michael's College. The lower two floors, which remain today, were constructed of adobe. The third floor, with its mansard roof and domed cupola, was framed in wood, probably to reduce the . . . Map (db m45594) HM
108 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Laura Gilpin (1891-1979)
Near Interstate 25, 1.5 miles west of Waldo Canyon Road (County Road 57).
(side one) An outstanding photographer of the twentieth century, Laura Gilpin is best known for capturing southwestern cultures and landscapes on film. When her car ran out of gas on the Navajo reservation in 1930, she began . . . Map (db m45483) HM
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109 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Life on the TrailSanta Fe Trail National Scenic Byway
Near Old Santa Fe Trail south of East De Vargas Street.
Come and Get It! The ingredients were meager and the menu was basic: biscuits, bacon, and coffee for travelers on the trail in the 19th century. But with those simple ingredients, supplemented by fresh meat killed on the trail and . . . Map (db m185098) HM
110 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Maria Gertrudis BarcelóDoña Tules — (c. 1800-1852) —
Near Interstate 25 at milepost 269,, 1.5 miles west of Waldo Canyon Road (County Road 57).
(side one) Maria Gertrudis Barceló or Doña Tules, a notorious gambler and courtesan, operated a gambling house and saloon on Burro Alley in Santa Fe. She traveled up El Camino Real from Sonora, Mexico in 1815. Bishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy . . . Map (db m45479) HM
111 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Marian Myer
Near Cerrillos Road (New Mexico Route 14) south of Cordova Road.
This Marian Myer Information Kiosk is named in honor of Marian Myer who founded the Fairview Cemetery Preservation Association in 1981 and who was the association's keystone for 25 years.Map (db m184788) HM
112 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Mexican Colonial House
Near Camino Lejo south of Old Santa Fe Trail.
This authentic 1780 Mexican colonial house once stood near the village of Paricutin, a mountainous region west of Lake Patzcuaro in the state of Michoacan. It was part of a complex of houses occupied by Tarascan Indians from the region. Constructed . . . Map (db m184604) HM
113 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — 574 — Mother Magdalen and the Sisters of Loretto (1852-1968)
On East Alameda Street at Old Santa Fe Trail, on the left when traveling west on East Alameda Street.
(side one) Four Sisters of Loretto, Mother Magdalen Hayden and Sisters Roberta Brown, Rosana Dant and Catherine Mahoney, arrived in Santa Fe from Kentucky on September 26, 1852. In January 1853 they established Our Lady of Light Academy, . . . Map (db m119764) HM
114 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Museum of Fine Arts
On West Palace Avenue west of Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior The Historic Santa Fe Foundation finds this building worthy of preservation Museum of Fine ArtsMap (db m182034) HM
115 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Navy Women Memorial
Near North Guadalupe Street.
In Memory of all women who served in the United States Navy Map (db m184780) WM
116 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Neighborhood History
Near Paseo De Peralta west of South Guadalupe Street.
(English) In 1742, the King of Spain granted Felipe Tafoya and Tomas de Tapia neighboring farmlands near today's Railyard Park. The agricultural district grew before giving way to a bustling Railyard and working-class neighborhood . . . Map (db m184945) HM
117 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — 379 — Officer's Quarters
On Lincoln Avenue north of West Palace Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m182036) HM
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118 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Railyard History
Near Callejon south of Paseo de Peralta.
(English) In 1903, the last tracks were laid on the Santa Fe Central Railway, joining the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe and the Chili Line as a valuable economic link to Santa Fe. Today the Railway Gardens trace the path of the old rail . . . Map (db m184940) HM
119 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Richard P. "Dickie" Montoya
On Sandoval Avenue at Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Sandoval Avenue.
Richard P. "Dickie" Montoya served in the city of Santa Fe Police Department for 17 years, and later was appointed Chairman of the New Mexico State Public Service Commission. After his retirement, he went on to become a real estate developer and . . . Map (db m185108) HM
120 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — 739 — Route 66
On Old Las Vegas Highway (State Highway 300) 0.3 miles north of U.S. 285, on the right when traveling south.
You are traveling an early alignment of U.S. 66, perhaps the most well-known road to follow this historic transportation corridor. A Spanish mission trail to Pecos Pueblo, the Santa Fe Trail and the National Old Trails Road all predate the Mother . . . Map (db m119914) HM
121 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — San Miguel Church
Oldest church structure in U.S.A. The adobe walls and altar were built by Tlaxcalan Indians from Mexico under the direction of Franciscan Padres. ca. 1610Map (db m116019) HM
122 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Santa FeOn the Camino Real — Population 58,000 - Elevation 7,045 —
On Cerrillos Road (State Road 14) west of Camino Carlos Rey, on the right when traveling north.
Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in the United States, was established in 1610 as the seat of the Spanish colonial government for the Province of New Mexico. The Palace of the Governors, used by the Spanish, Mexican, and Territorial governors, has . . . Map (db m45575) HM
123 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Santa Fe Cathedral Park and Monument
On East Palace Avenue east of Cathedral Place, on the right when traveling east.
Santa Fe Cathedral Park and Monument A gift to the citizenry of Santa Fe and the State of New Mexico commemorating the first European settlers of New Mexico - the Spanish colonists of 1598. The year 1998 marked the 400th anniversary of the . . . Map (db m181926) HM
124 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Santa Fe Korean War Memorial
On Old Santa Fe Trail west of Camino Corrales, on the left when traveling east.
Remember those Santa Feans who went to fight in the mud, the snow, and the choking dust of a strange land: Korea 1950–1953.Map (db m80479) WM
125 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Santa Fe National Cemetery
Near North Guadalupe Street at Alamo Drive.
This National Cemetery has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the InteriorMap (db m184778) HM
126 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Santa Fe OperaEntrance One Mile Ahead
On U.S. 285 near Opera Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The Santa Fe Opera, founded in 1957, has won worldwide acclaim for the high standards of its presentations and the success of its apprentice program. World and American premieres as well as standard operatic favorites are presented here. Most . . . Map (db m64870) HM
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127 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Santa Fe Plaza
Near Lincoln Avenue at West Palace Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Santa Fe Plaza has been designated a National Historic Landmark The heart of Santa Fe since its founding by Spanish colonial Governor Don Pedro De Peralta in 1609-1610, this public space was a terminus of El Camino Real and the . . . Map (db m71579) HM
128 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Santa Fe Trail
On Old Santa Fe Trail at East San Francisco Street, on the right when traveling north on Old Santa Fe Trail.
This marks the route of the Santa Fe Trail, Kansas City to Santa Fe. 1822–1880.Map (db m61884) HM
129 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Santa Fe Trail - Road to Opportunity
On Camino Lejo at Old Santa Fe Trail, on the right when traveling south on Camino Lejo.
For almost 60 years, from 1821 to 1880, the Santa Fe Trail was part of a complex web of international trade and business. The trail began as a connection from the Missouri frontier in the United States to Santa Fe in Mexico. Spanning 900 miles, the . . . Map (db m184611) HM
130 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Sena Plaza
On East Palace Avenue at Cathedral Place, on the right when traveling west on East Palace Avenue.
When Don Juan Sena bought this land in 1796, Santa Fe belonged to Spain. When Major José D. Sena built this house for his bride Doña Isabel Cabeza de Baca in 1831, Santa Fe belonged to Mexico. In 1846 Santa Fe became part of the United States.Map (db m55709) HM
131 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Seton Village
On Old Las Vegas Highway, 0.1 miles north of Seton Village Road, on the right when traveling south.
Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946), naturalist, artist, writer, authority on Indian lore, and first Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America, lived here during the last part of his life. The village includes his home, art collection, library, and . . . Map (db m55151) HM
132 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Sisters of Charity
Near Interstate 25 at milepost 269,, 1.5 miles west of Waldo Canyon Road (County Road 57).
(side one) The first Sisters of Charity arrived in New Mexico Territory in 1865 from Cincinnati at the request of Bishop Lamy with the mission of serving all people regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. Hundreds of sisters . . . Map (db m45482) HM
133 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Site of Santa Fe’s First ChapelDemolished 1714
On Washington Avenue at East Palace Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
Also used as two-story defensive tower for Palace of the Governors during the 1600’s. Gen. Don Diego de Vargas was probably buried beneath the floor of this chapel in 1704.Map (db m64842) HM
134 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry
On West Marcy Street west of Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry United States Army Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry . . . Map (db m182041) HM WM
135 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — The "Oldest" House
On East De Vargas Street west of Old Sante Fe Trail, on the left when traveling east.
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation Finds this building worthy of preservation The "Oldest" House (West Portion)Map (db m45591) HM
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136 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — The Artist's Garden
Near Camino Lejo south of Old Santa Fe Trail.
This garden was designed for color, to be xeric, and to educate the public about the materials used by the Spanish colonial artists. The native plants were and are used by Hispano artists primarily to create paints and textile dyes, but other plants . . . Map (db m184602) HM
137 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — The Blockhouse RuinsPrince Park
Near Kearney Avenue south of Prince Avenue.
The large mounds you see on the rise in front of you are the eroded remains of the walls of Fort Marcy's blockhouse. It was built in 1846-1847 on the highest place on Fort Marcy hill for use as a guardhouse and soldiers' quarters. Unlike the fort, . . . Map (db m184795) HM
138 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — The Courtyard of Catua and Omtua
Near West Marcy Street at Sheridan Street, on the right when traveling west.
This courtyard is dedicated to Catua and Omtua, two messengers from the Pueblo of Tesuque (Taytsugeh Oweengeh) who were captured and executed by Spanish authorities. Their execution led, in part, to the start of the Great Pueblo Revolt which began . . . Map (db m182055) HM
139 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — The Founding of Santa FeDon Pedro De Peralta — 1610 —
On North Federal Place near Paseo De Peralta and Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(right tablet) On March 30, 1609, the Viceroy of New Spain appointed Don Pedro de Peralta Governor and Captain-General of New Mexico, instructing him to proceed to New Mexico with the greatest dispatch accompanied by twelve soldiers and . . . Map (db m76340) HM
140 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — The Labyrinth
On Cathedral Place north of East San Francisco Street, on the right when traveling north.
Labyrinths have been used around the world since at least 2000 B.C. Their patterns were built into the floors of medieval Cathedrals and walked by pilgrims of that time. This labyrinth is built in the style of the one at the great cathedral in . . . Map (db m181860) HM
141 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — The Old Spanish Trail
On West Marcy Street near Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Old Spanish Trail from Santa Fe to Los Angeles. In the years 1829 to 1848 pack mule trains regularly left the Santa Fe Plaza and northern New Mexico carrying woolen goods produced in New Mexico bound for California. Horses and mules were . . . Map (db m64852) HM
142 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — The Santa Fe TrailSanta Fe Trail National Scenic Byway
Near Old Santa Fe Trail south of East De Vargas Trail.
Near to where you are standing is the route of one of the great overland trails of one of the great overland trails of the old west. Established in 1821, as a trade route between Franklin, Missouri, in the United States, and Santa Fe, then part of . . . Map (db m185096) HM
143 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — The Spiegelberg Brothers1846-1892
Near Paseo De Peralta west of South Guadalupe Street.
The Spiegelbergs arrived in Santa Fe in 1846. A family of merchants and bankers, they quickly became political, cultural, and community leaders, establishing the city's first nonsectarian school, first large general merchandise store, and the Santa . . . Map (db m184943) HM
144 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — The Spitz Clock
On West Palace Street at Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Palace Street.
The Spitz Jewelry Store was established on the Plaza in 1881, and a clock, without works, was placed in front of the store to advertise the wares offered. Near the turn of the century, this “clock” was replaced by a functioning sidewalk . . . Map (db m64966) HM
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145 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Three Wise WomenEva Scott Fenyes, 1849-1930 Leonora Scott Muse Curtin, 1879-1972
Near Interstate 25 at milepost 269,, 1.5 miles west of Waldo Canyon Road (County Road 57).
(side one) Three generations of one family worked more than 100 years to preserve the cultural heritage of New Mexico. Eva Fenyes created an artistic and photographic record of missions and adobe buildings, and preserved Spanish . . . Map (db m45481) HM
146 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — 20 — To the Future — Commemorative Walkway Park —
T O   T H E   F U T U R EMap (db m76321) HM
147 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — To the Heroes
Near East San Francisco Street. Reported damaged.
(South face): To the Heroes of the Federal Army, who fell at the Battle of Valverde. Fought with the Rebels February 21, 1862 (West face): To the Heroes of the Federal Army, who fell at the Battles of . . . Map (db m45586) WM
148 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Trade Transforms ArtArt of Santa Fe Trail
Near Camino Lejo south of Old Santa Fe Trail.
Santa Fe became a hub of international trade in the 1800s. Materials from European and US manufacturers arrived from the east. Goods from central Mexico and South America arrived from the south. Products were traded at western ports for livestock . . . Map (db m184605) HM
149 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — U.S.S. Santa Fe CL-60
On San Francisco Street at Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling east on San Francisco Street.
The officers and crew of the light cruiser, U.S.S. Santa Fe, dedicate this plaque to the memory of the gallant men who fought and served aboard her from 1942 to 1946.Map (db m54960) WM
150 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Vietnam War Memorial50th Anniversary
On North Guadalupe Street at Alamo Drive on North Guadalupe Street.
This is placed in honor of all the Vietnam veterans on the 50th anniversary of the war to pay tribute to the valor of those who served proudly and courageously. Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for your service and sacrifice on behalf of the . . . Map (db m184777) WM
151 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Welcome to Historic Fort Marcy
Near Kearney Avenue south of Prince Avenue.
Fort Marcy was constructed in 1846 at the outset of the Mexican-American War by the U.S. Army following the invasion and capture of the Mexican city of Santa Fe. The Americans built a fort atop this hill to protect the troops in the case of an . . . Map (db m183673) HM
152 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Welcome to the Pink Adobe
On Old Santa Fe Trail south of East De Vargas Street, on the right when traveling south.
Santa Fe's oldest and best known restaurant. Established in 1944 by Rosalea Murphy. The Pink Adobe is regarded as Santa Fe's own national treasure. The "Pink" is located in the historic Barrio de Analco, one of the oldest areas of Santa Fe and . . . Map (db m184949) HM
153 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Santa Fe — Witnessed from Fort Marcy HillPrince Park
Near Kearney Avenue south of Prince Avenue.
You are standing on Fort Marcy Hill, a site of human occupation for a thousand years. Pueblo Indians and their ancestors lived here. Between 1600 and 1680, the hill was common land for Santa Fe colonists. The Spanish built a small fort on a hill . . . Map (db m184791) HM
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154 New Mexico, Santa Fe County, Tesuque — Tesuque Rain GodsTesuque Pueblo
Near West Frontage Road (U.S. 285 Frontage Road at milepost 175), 0.2 miles north of Camel Rock Road (Business U.S. 285).
Seated clay figurines known as rain gods or "rain catchers" spring from Tesuque Pueblos's deep-rooted figurative pottery tradition. Popularized in the 1880's, Tesuque women made and sold the figurines in a variety of colors and designs, and earned . . . Map (db m32853) HM

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