Columbus in Luna County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Pershing's Review Stand
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2024
1. Pershing's Review Stand Marker
This stand was used for many functions while Pershing was in Mexico. They held regular band concerts by the several army band units that were here at the time.
On February 5, 1917 as the Punitive Expedition returned from Mexico, General Pershing and his staff stood on this review stand all day as the returning soldiers passed by. The streets were lined with townspeople to welcome the soldiers home after eleven months of hardship in Mexico. Many people came by train to witness this historic event.
After the Punitive Expedition ended, camp Furlong had two army units stationed here. These two units continued to use the stand for band concerts and other functions. Every March 9th they held commemorative ceremonies for those killed in the Villa raid of March 9, 1916.
The review stand was dismantled as was Camp Furlong in 1925. The commemorative ceremonies have continued to be held at different locations until this replica was constructed in 2006. The funds were provided by Lynn Rivard, great granddaughter of Colonel Herbert
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This review stand and its surrounding "Memorial Garden" are dedicated to the memory of those Americans who lost their lives on March 9, 1916.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Forts and Castles. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 1917.
Location. 31° 49.677′ N, 107° 38.409′ W. Marker is in Columbus, New Mexico, in Luna County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of State Road 9 and State Road 11. The marker is located at the backyard area of the Columbus Historical Society building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 NM-9, Columbus NM 88029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp at Columbus (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Citizens Killed / In Memory of Thirteenth Cavalry (a few steps from this marker); Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Susan Parks (within shouting distance of this marker); El Paso & Southwestern Railroad (within shouting
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2024
2. Pershing's Review Stand and Marker
Also see . . . Pancho Villa Expedition. Wikipedia
The Pancho Villa Expedition—now known officially in the United States as the Mexican Expedition, but originally referred to as the "Punitive Expedition, U.S. Army" — was a military operation conducted by the United States Army against the paramilitary forces of Mexican revolutionary Francisco "Pancho" Villa from March 14, 1916, to February 7, 1917, during the Mexican Revolution of 1910–1920.(Submitted on June 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
The expedition was launched in retaliation for Villa's attack on the town of Columbus, New Mexico, and was the most remembered event of the Mexican Border War. The declared objective of the expedition by the Wilson administration was the capture of Villa. Despite locating and defeating the main body of Villa's command who were responsible for the Columbus raid, U.S. forces were unable to achieve Wilson's stated main objective of preventing Villa's escape.
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2024
3. The view of the Pershing's Review Stand and Marker from the backyard of the Columbus Train Depot.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
