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Onate's Route On The Camino Real

I-10, Anthony, NM, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 0' 23.1012", -106° 34' 54.4188"
  New Mexico NM State Historical Marker
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Juan de Oñate, first governor of New Mexico, passed near here with his colonizing expedition in May, 1598. Traveling north, he designated official campsites (called parajes) on the Camino Real, used by following expeditions. In Onate's caravan were 129 men, many with their families and servants.



Last updated: 10/16/2009 02:38:23
   
     
 
Onate's Route On The Camino Real Historical Marker Location Map, Anthony, New Mexico