LINCOLN STATE MONUMENT

LINCOLN, NM

Lincoln State Monument is located in Lincoln, New Mexico and is the site of a former frontier town that was founded in the late 1800s. The town of Lincoln was the site of one of the most violent and significant events of the Lincoln County War. The Lincoln State Monument is part of the Lincoln Historic Site and is a must-see for visitors to the area.

The site is made up of a variety of buildings and structures, including the courthouse, the general store, and the main plaza. The courthouse is a two-story adobe structure with a bell tower, and is the only building still standing from the original Lincoln. The general store is a one-story adobe structure, and it is where the famous gunfight between Billy the Kid and Sheriff Pat Garrett occurred. The main plaza is a grassy area surrounded by buildings, and on the south side of it is a memorial to the fallen heroes of the Lincoln County War.

The Lincoln State Monument is open year-round and offers a variety of activities for visitors. There are guided tours of the site, a museum, and special programs throughout the year. There is also a gift shop and café on site. Visitors can explore the buildings, take part in living history events, and witness reenactments of the famous gunfight.

The Lincoln State Monument is a great way to learn about the history of the area and to get a glimpse of what life was like on the New Mexico frontier. It is a must-see for anyone visiting the area.

LINCOLN STATE MONUMENT is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LINCOLN NM. US MID #8403500049

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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LINCOLN STATE MONUMENT

LINCOLN
NM
88338

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