Santa Cruz Plaza in Santa-Fe County, New Mexico

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Santa Cruz Plaza

NM, USA

New Mexico State
Historical Marker

In 1695, Governor Diego de Vargas founded Santa Cruz de la Cañada south of the Santa Cruz River. The town was later moved to this site north of the river. The church facing the Plaza dates from the 1730s. Santa Cruz was an important stop on the Camino Real between Santa Fe and Taos.

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