Capitan (3)
Posted by: 
leadhiker
N 33° 32.708 W 105° 33.985
13S E 447415 N 3711866
This is the third OSHM for Capitan. This one has the POI on the back side.
Waymark Code: WMCZ4B
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2011
Views: 7
Marker Text:
Capitan
Population 1400 -- Elevation 6350 Ft.
Many incidents in the Lincoln County War, 1876-1879, occurred in the area around Capitan. The promoters Charles B. and John A. Eddy platted the townsite in 1900, after building a spur of the El Paso & Northeastern Railroad from Carrizozo in order to open the Salado coal fields. The mines were abandoned in 1901.
History:: Not listed
Link to History,Plaque or Sign:: Not listed
Additional Point: Not Listed
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