Historical Markers and War Memorials in Taos, New Mexico
Taos is the county seat for Taos County
Taos is in Taos County
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On John Dunn Way at Bent Street, on the left when traveling north on John Dunn Way.
Design: Juanita Lavadie
Concept & Installation: The Paseo Project
In the fall of 2020, The Paseo Project collaborated with Juanita Lavadie to explore the possible
ways that the historical networks of the Acequia Madre del Río Pueblo could . . . — — Map (db m236390) HM
On Kit Carson Road west of Dragoon Lane, on the right when traveling west.
A Registered Cultural Property Andrew Liebert Home #2 Built circa 1800s. A contributing structure to the Taos Downtown Historic District Site no. 860 State of New Mexico — — Map (db m236620) HM
On East Plaza at South Plaza, on the left when traveling north on East Plaza.
Dedicated to the men of Taos County members of Battery H 200th Coast Artillery who died in the Battle of Bataan or its aftermath 1942
Lt. Gonzales, Reynaldo
Sgt.
Brink, Alfredo D. •
Trejo, Felipe •
Luhan, Jimmie • . . . — — Map (db m173831) WM
On Teresina Lane at Scheurich Lane, on the left when traveling north on Teresina Lane.
A Registered Cultural Property Casa Espinoza Built late 1800s A contributing structure to the Taos Downtown Historic DistrictSite no. 860 State of New Mexico This property has been placed on the National Register . . . — — Map (db m236576) HM
On Ledoux Street west of New Mexico Route 40, on the right when traveling west.
A Registered Cultural Property Casa Pintor Portions of this building date to the early 1800s. A contributing structure to the Taos Downtown Historic District Site no. 860 State of New Mexico — — Map (db m236579) HM
On North Plaza at South Plaza, on the left when traveling west on North Plaza.
The Town of Taos was originally established on May 1, 1796 when 63 families who had petitioned Governor Don Fernando Chacón were placed in possession of the Don Fernando de Taos land grant by the Alcalde of the Pueblo of Taos, Antonio José Ortíz. . . . — — Map (db m66698) HM
On Kit Carson Road (U.S. 64) west of Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, on the left.
This peaceful and historic plaza, shaded by cottonwood trees in summer and blanketed by snow in winter has been the site of military action, fiestas, and fiery speeches.
Spanish colonists settled at scattered locations in this valley beginning . . . — — Map (db m66543) HM
On Ledoux Street west of New Mexico Route 240, on the right when traveling west.
The multi-talented Ernest Blumenschein was arguably the
most nationally prominent member of the Taos art colony
during his lifetime. He studied painting at The Art Students League in New York and later at the Académie Julian in Paris where he . . . — — Map (db m236596) HM
On Camino de la Placita at Ranchitos Road, on the right when traveling south on Camino de la Placita.
Guadalupe Plaza was the
first site of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church, built in the early
1800's. The church was torn
down and rebuilt in 1911.
This second church burned
down in 1961 and was relocated
north of this site. — — Map (db m236577) HM
On North Plaza at South Plaza, on the left when traveling west on North Plaza.
Welcome visitors and Taosenos! You are invited to explore the diversity of this region through a self-guided tour. The two-hundred- year-old Taos Plaza, including the streets that radiate from it like spokes, forms the National Historic District . . . — — Map (db m66702) HM
On North Plaza at South Plaza, on the left when traveling west on North Plaza.
Capitan Hernan Alvarado and his conquistadors from the famous Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Expedition arrived here on August 29, 1540. It is estimated that the Tiwa Indians settled in this valley around 1350 A.D. The name Taos is believed to be . . . — — Map (db m66697) HM
On South Plaza west of Camino de Santa Fe, on the right when traveling east.
A Registered Cultural Property Hotel La Fonda de Taos 1820 – Site of St. Vrain Mercantile & Inn 1882 – Rebuilt into Columbian Hotel 1937 - Remodeled into existing structure Site no. 860 State of New Mexico — — Map (db m235833) HM
This road passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the American Southwest. It is a key section of the east - west highway which brings visitors to this region from throughout the United States. Since this route became a reality . . . — — Map (db m58967) HM
On Ledoux Street west of New Mexico Route 240, on the left when traveling west.
Kenneth Adams was the youngest and last member to be
voted into the Taos Society of Artists. After receiving his
formal art education at The Art Institute of Chicago and
The Art Students League in New York, Adams sought
further training in . . . — — Map (db m236599) HM
On Kit Carson Road west of Dragoon Lane, on the right when traveling west.
A Registered Cultural Property Kit Carson House Built in 1825 Purchased by Kit Carson in 1843 for his bride, Josefa Jaramillo of Taos. Carson was a famous mountain man, scout, army officer and Indian agent. Site no. 8 . . . — — Map (db m236618) HM
Near Dragood Lane, 0.1 miles north of Kit Carson Road when traveling north.
This historic cemetery is the final resting place for many prominent Taoseños. Notables buried here are; Christopher "Kit" Carson, a legendary scout, Padre Antonio Martinez, a famous educator and church leader, and Mabel Dodge Lujan.
Others . . . — — Map (db m160368) HM
On Kit Carson Road at Paseo del Pueblo Sur, on the right when traveling east on Kit Carson Road.
Kit Carson Road, originally
called El Camino de Cañon de
Taos or Taos Canyon Road, was
the home of Kit Carson. Through
its long history, this road has
been a street of residences,
businesses, artists' studios and
galleries. — — Map (db m236603) HM
On State Highway 522 at milepost 10 at Lawrence Ranch Road, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 522.
The Kiowa Ranch, home of novelist D. H. Lawrence and his wife Frieda Lawrence in 1924-25, was given to them by Mabel Dodge Luhan. Frieda continued to live at the ranch after his death, and later married Angelo Ravagli. In 1934 they built a shrine . . . — — Map (db m189366) HM
On Ledoux Street at Camino de las Placitas (State Road 240), on the left when traveling west on Ledoux Street.
Ledoux Street was named after the French trapper and guide Antonine Ledoux, who settled in the area around 1844. Earlier the street was named after Charles Beaubien and then later Smith H. Simpson. The area was developed in the fortress style with . . . — — Map (db m66865) HM
Born in Abiquiu, New Mexico, on January 17, 1793 to Don Severino Martínez and María del Carmen Santistevan (Martinez Hacienda), the life of the Presbyter Don Antonio José Martínez extended through the Spanish (1793-1820), Mexican (1821-1846), and . . . — — Map (db m66666) HM
On U.S. 64 at milepost 272.5 at Palo Flechado Road, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 64.
Palo Flechado (tree pierced with arrows) Pass was used by natives and newcomers traveling from the eastern plains to Taos by way of the Cimarron River. The name may be attributed to the Flecha de Palo Apache band (first mentioned by Juan de . . . — — Map (db m45738) HM
(Lower plaque)
In recognition of
George Lavender
New Mexico State Highway Commissioner
1955-1961
for his dedicated efforts towards
completion of this project for the
benefit of Northern New Mexico
(Upper . . . — — Map (db m29664) HM
On U.S. 285, 0.1 miles south of U.S. 64, on the right when traveling north.
The Rio Grande Gorge and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains form a spectacular setting for the seventh highest bridge in the U.S. The deck sits 650 feet above the river. Completed in 1965 under the leadership of Gov. Jack M. Campbell, it established . . . — — Map (db m189364) HM
On Paseo del Pueblo Sur (State Road 68) east of Paseo del Cañon East (State Road 585), on the right when traveling east.
The Spanish community of Taos developed two miles southwest of Taos Pueblo. It later served as a supply base for the “Mountain Men,” and was the home of Kit Carson who is buried here. Governor Charles Bent was killed here in the anti-U.S. . . . — — Map (db m66466) HM
On Paseo del Pueblo Norte (U.S. 64) north of Fresquez Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Spanish community of Taos developed two miles southwest of Taos Pueblo. It later served as a supply base for the “Mountain Men,” and was the home of Kit Carson who is buried here. Governor Charles Bent was killed here in the . . . — — Map (db m73310) HM
On U.S. 64 at milepost 258.3,, 1.3 miles east of Paseo Del Canon East (State Road 585), on the right when traveling east.
In 1692, after having been driven from New Mexico by the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, the Spanish began to re-establish their rule. In one of the last battles of the reconquest, in September 1696, Governor Diego de Vargas defeated the Indians of Taos . . . — — Map (db m45737) HM
On New Mexico Route 240 at Plaza Street, on the right when traveling north on State Route 240.
Taos Plaza was established in 1796 as a part of the Don Fernando de Taos Land Grant. It served as a defensive fortress by day and as a refuge for livestock at night. During trade fairs, merchants displayed their wares within the walls. — — Map (db m236601) HM
On Scheurich Lane at Teresina Lane, on the right when traveling west on Scheurich Lane.
A Registered Cultural Property The Alley Cantina A contributing structure in the Taos Downtown Historic District SR 860 State of New Mexico — — Map (db m236526) HM
On Ledoux Street west of New Mexico Route 240, on the left when traveling west.
A Registered Cultural Property The Harwood Museum Built 1800 Home of Capt. Smith H. Simpson in 1860. Later the home of Burt and Elizabeth Harwood. Established as an art museum in 1923. Site no. 362 State of New . . . — — Map (db m236600) HM
On Kit Carson Road west of Dragoon Lane, on the right.
Christopher "Kit" Carson was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1809, in Richmond, Kentucky. He left home at an early age and became an
adept trapper and scout using the knowledge he learned from the many Native American tribes he encountered in . . . — — Map (db m236616) HM
On Kit Carson Road west of Dragoon Lane, on the right when traveling west.
In 1854, Kit Carson was a member of the Montezuma Masonic Lodge, AF & AM, in Santa Fe. He attended Lodge meetings by riding on horseback through the Rio Grande pass, the same route used today to reach Santa Fe from Taos. In 1860 he became a . . . — — Map (db m236617) HM
On East Plaza at North Plaza, on the left when traveling north on East Plaza.
Dedicated to the memory of all Taos County Veterans who served their country gallantly as true patriots and at the risk of their own lives in order to preserve and protect freedom and democracy in the United States and throughout the world. . . . — — Map (db m173830) WM
Near Twining-Blue Lake Back Pack Trail south of County Road 79.
Named in honor of Major George Montague Wheeler (1832-1909) who for ten years led a party of surveyors and Naturalists collecting geologic, biologic, planimetric, and topographic data in New Mexico and six other southwestern states. — — Map (db m50743) HM
On Ledoux Street west of New Mexico Route 240, on the left when traveling west.
Considered the cowboy artist of Taos, "Buck" Dunton is best known
for his portrayal of Old West outdoorsmen. Schooled at The Art
Students League in New York, Dunton went on to become one of
America's leading illustrators as well as a charter . . . — — Map (db m236598) HM
