Pancho Villa State Park Historical Marker
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KJKlock
N 31° 49.565 W 107° 38.563
13R E 249871 N 3524201
Quick Description: A New Mexico Historical Marker located at Pancho Villa State Park.
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 10/6/2009 7:42:04 PM
Waymark Code: WM7CYN
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Long Description:
On March 9, 1916, Mexican soldiers led by Gen. Francisco "Pancho"
Villa attacked the US military camp at the sleepy border town of
Columbus, New Mexico. This historical marker is located on the
grounds of former Camp Furlong from where Gen. John J. “Black Jack”
Pershing launched 10,000 troops on an 11-month, 500-mile pursuit of
Pancho Villa into Mexico.
Link to History,Plaque or Sign:: [Web Link]
History:: Not listed
Additional Point: Not Listed
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