Site of Santa Fe's First Chapel - Palace of the Governors - Santa Fe NM
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N 35° 41.261 W 105° 56.266
13S E 415148 N 3949713
This historical marker is located at the southeast corner of the Place of the Governors.
Waymark Code: WMFNJK
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2012
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This historical marker is located at the southeast corner of the Place of the Governors. The marker itself is bronze and is set into metal tubing anchored into concrete. The marker reads:
Site of Santa Fe's First Chapel
Demolished 1714
Also used as two story defensive tower for Palace of the Governors during the 1600's. Gen. Don Diego de Vargas was probably buried beneath the floor of this chapel in 1704.
Documented by the Historic Santa Fe Foundation
Presented by
Head Camp - Woodmen of the World
History::
See above long description. Don Diego de Vargas reconquered New Mexico in the late 1600's and was responsible for putting down the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.
Link to History,Plaque or Sign:: Not listed
Additional Point: Not Listed
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