Rabbit Ear Mountain - New Mexico Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Marker Erected by: New Mexico Official Scenic Historic Marker.
County of Marker: Union County.
Location of Marker: US-64, roadside turnout, 3 miles W. of Clayton.
marker Text:

RABBIT EAR MOUNTAIN These two striking mounds were the first features to become visible to Santa Fe Trail traffic crossing into New Mexico from Oklahoma, and so became important landmarks for caravans.
From here, traffic on this major 19th century commercial route still had about 200 miles to travel before reaching Santa Fe.

History:: Rabbit Ear Mountain, remnants of ancient volcanos, are named for a Cheyenne Chief, Orejos de Conjeo, who died in a battle with Spanish colonists in 1717. This geographic feature north of Clayton, was the first important landmark for merchants from Missouri traveling the Santa Fe Trail (1821 - 1879) Link to History,Plaque or Sign:: [Web Link] Additional Point: Not Listed

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