Blazer's Mill

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Blazer's Mill

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An early fight in the Lincoln County War occurred near this sawmill on April 5, 1878, when several men of the McSweeen faction, including Dick Brewer and Billy the Kid, attempted to arrest Buckshot Roberts. Roberts and Brewer were killed, and two others wounded, in the battle that followed.

Last updated: 10/12/2009 15:10:00