Capitan
Posted by: leadhiker
N 33° 33.209 W 105° 35.938
13S E 444398 N 3712808
This is one of THREE OSHM's for Capitan.
Waymark Code: WMCZ4A
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2011
Views: 5
Marker Text:
Capitan
Population 1400 -- Elevation 6350 Ft.
This is a two-sided marker
Side A:
Many incidents in the Lincoln County War, 1876-1879, occurred in the area around Capitan. The promoters Charles B. and John A. Eddy platted the townsite in 1900, after building a spur of the El Paso & Northeastern Railroad from Carrizozo in order to open the Salado coal fields. The mines were abandoned in 1901.
Side B:
In 1950, a little bear cub, his feet badly burned, was rescued from a forest fire near here. The cub was nursed back to health and flown to Washington, D.C. to become the living symbol of "Smokey Bear”" in the U.S. Forest Service’s fire prevention program.
History:: Not listed
Link to History,Plaque or Sign:: Not listed
Additional Point: Not Listed
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