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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPJ8_paraje-de-los-brazitos_Vado-NM.html
Here the Camino Real between Santa Fe and El Paso passed along the eastern bank of the Rio Grande near a brazito, or small branch of the river that created a small island. At this paraje, or stopping place, American troops defeated a Mexican Army …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPI1_el-paso-del-rio-del-norte_El-Paso-NM.html
This canyon cut here by the Rio Grande marks the crossing of the historic Camino Real, or Royal Road, to La Tierra Adentra. Trackers and traders crossed the river here to begin the arduous journey north to Santa Fe. Permanent settlement of this ar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGFH_hatch_Hatch-NM.html
Originally established as Santa Barbara in 1851, Apache raids drove the settlers away until 1853 when nearby Fort Thorn was established. Abandoned again in 1860 after the fort closed, it was reoccupied in 1875 and re-named for General Edward Hatch…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM49E_the-gadsden-purchase-celebration_Las-Cruces-NM.html
The Gadsden Purchase celebration held at Mesilla New Mexico in 1854.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? By A. J. Fountain Sr.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM49D_head-quarters-dept-of-new-mexico_Las-Cruces-NM.html
I. The laws of the United States having been extended by proclamation over the Mesilla Valley and the territory recently acquired from the Republic of Mexico, the undersigned as military Commander of the same directs that Lt. Colonel Miles 3rd Inf…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM49B_all-servicemen-and-women_Las-Cruces-NM.html
In memory of:all Servicemen and Womenof the Armed Forceswho served their God and Country
Dedicated July 4, 1957by Ray McCorkle Post No. 3242Veterans of Foreign Wars
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM49A_plaza-de-mesilla_Las-Cruces-NM.html
Conservation made possible by grants fromUnited States Department of CommerceEconomic Development AdministrationNew MexicoAmerican Revolution Bicentennial Commissionand by matching funds from theTown of Mesillaand individual contributions1976~1977
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM499_butterfield-overland-trail_Las-Cruces-NM.html
Overland mail stage line,St. Louis to San Francisco1858-1861Forerunner to the Pony Express
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM498_la-mesilla_Las-Cruces-NM.html
After the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which concluded the Mexican War in 1848, the Mexican government commissioned Cura Ram?n Ortiz to settle Mesilla. He brought families from New Mexico and from Paso del Norte (modern Ci?dad Ju?rez) to populate …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3XA_butterfield-trail-espejos-expedition_Anthony-NM.html
Stagecoaches of the Butterfield Overland Mail Co. began carrying passengers and mail from St. Louis to San Francisco, across southern New Mexico, in 1858. The 2,795-mile journey took 21-22 days. In 1861 the service was re-routed through Salt Lake …