Amistad, New Mexico
Amistad is an unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico, United States. It is located approximately 39 miles south of Clayton on State Route 402.
History
Amistad was a stop for cattle drives during the late 19th century. In 1906, Henry S. Wannamaker, a Congregational minister, promoted homesteading by placing ads in church newspapers. This led to more than 40 older ministers staking claims in Amistad.[2] They formed "The Improvement Association" and named the community Amistad, after the Spanish word for friendship. A post office was established in 1907. At one time there were two newspapers in Amistad. The population declined in later years, but Amistad is still inhabited.[3]
See also
- Amistad Gymnasium
- Category:Unincorporated communities in New Mexico
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Amistad, New Mexico
- ^ "Land of Enchantment Tourist Department: Northeast New Mexico". Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved May 18, 2008.
- ^ Julyan, Robert (1996). The Place Names of New Mexico. University of New Mexico Press. p. 14. ISBN 0826316891.
External links
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