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Cebolleta
I-40, Mesita,
NM,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
34° 59' 35.7936",
-107° 16' 21.504"
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New Mexico State Historical Marker
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In 1749 a Navajo mission was established at Cebolleta. By 1804, Albuquerque area stockmen had built themselves a fortified town. Los Portales Cave was used as a refuge by Spanish settlers during time of war. Later it was converted to a shrine with an altar carved from the living rock.
Last updated: 10/15/2009 01:56:01 |
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Cebolleta Historical Marker Location Map, Mesita, New Mexico
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