Greathouse Station and Tavern

Greathouse Station and Tavern (HMUVS)

Location: Corona, NM 88318 Lincoln County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 14.155', W 105° 36.86'

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In late November, 1880, William "Billy the Kid" Bonney, David Rudabaugh and William Wilson were hiding out near here at a store and tavern operated by James Greathouse and a partner named Kuch. The night of November 27, they were surrounded by a posse. Duputy James Carlyle was accidentally killed when he attemped to negotiate the outlaw's surrender. Bonney and his companions escaped unharmed.
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Placed ByNew Mexico Historic Preservation Division
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Date Added Friday, October 17th, 2014 at 3:15pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13S E 443424 N 3788485
Decimal Degrees34.23591667, -105.61433333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 14.155', W 105° 36.86'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 14' 9.30" N, 105° 36' 51.60" W
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Area Code(s)505
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 500-598 Main St, Corona NM 88318, US
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