Clairmont, New Mexico
| Clairmont | |
|---|---|
| Ghost town | |
  Clairmont Location within the state of New Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 33°26′41″N 108°46′46″W / 33.44472°N 108.77944°WCoordinates: 33°26′41″N 108°46′46″W / 33.44472°N 108.77944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Catron |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
Clairmont is a ghost town located 19 miles northeast of Glenwood in Catron County, New Mexico, United States.[1]
History
As early as 1822 the site is reported to have been a mining camp, surviving through the 1880s as a supply center for prospectors. Located near Copper Creek, today there are old log cabins and a corral on the site.[2] In 1883 the town had a post office.[3] Clairmont is noted by historians as having been a significant mining community.[4]
References
- ↑ (nd) Glenwood. New Mexico Magazine. Retrieved 6/13/07.
- ↑ (nd) Clairmont. GhostTowns.com. Retrieved 6/13/07.
- ↑ U.S. Postal History continued... Siegal Auctions. Retrieved 6/13/07.
- ↑ (nd) History of Socorro County. USGenWeb. Retrieved 6/13/07.
External links
- Photo of cabin at Clairmont
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