Santa Rosa
Posted by: 
leadhiker
N 34° 56.307 W 104° 41.538
13S E 528098 N 3866260
This OSHM for Santa Rosa is about 1/2 mile east of the other one.
Waymark Code: WMCZ38
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2011
Views: 14
Marker Text:
Santa Rosa
Population—2,469 - Elevation—4,620 ft.
The Spanish explorer Antonio de Espejo passed through this area in 1583, as did Gaspar Castaño de Sosa in 1590. Santa Rosa, the Guadalupe County seat, was laid out on the ranch of Celso Baca y Baca, a politician and rancher in the late 1800s. It was named for his wife, Dona Rosa.
History:: Not listed
Link to History,Plaque or Sign:: Not listed
Additional Point: Not Listed
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