Dawson City Historical Markers

Map of New Mexico State Historical Marker Locations in the City of Dawson

City of Dawson Historical Markers

Dawson Historical Marker

Dawson, NM, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 39' 51.2352", -104° 46' 29.2728"

Established by the Phelps Dodge Corp. in 1901 to develop the region's vast coal deposits. It once was the largest company mining town in New Mexico, with many modern amenities, and a population of more than 6,000. Named after John Dawson, the town was abandoned when the mines closed in 1950.

Dawson Churches

Dawson Historical Markers

Dawson City Historical Marker

Dawson Cemeteries

Dawson Cemetery

Dawson Schools

Dawson Historical Homes & Houses