Columbus in Luna County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The First Grease Rack
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 31° 49.541′ N, 107° 38.422′ W. Marker is in Columbus, New Mexico, in Luna County. Marker is at the intersection of State Road 9 and State Road 11 on State Road 9. The marker is located in the northeast section of the Pancho Villa State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 369 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. Last Hostile Action by Foreign Troops (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1st Military Airbase (about 300 feet away); Pancho Villa State Park (about 300 feet away); Pancho Villa’s Raid (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Pancho Villa State Park (about 700 feet away); Camp at Columbus (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pershing's Review Stand (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Citizens Killed / In Memory of Thirteenth Cavalry (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.