Jicarilla, New Mexico

Jicarilla is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.[1]

Known as the Ghost Town, there isn't much left standing today. Jicarilla lasted for about 50 years, between 1892 and 1942.[2]

History

A post office was established at Jicarilla in 1892, and remained in operation until 1927.[3] The community was named after the Jicarilla Apache Nation.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jicarilla, New Mexico
  2. ↑ "Jicarilla - New Mexico Ghost Town". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jicarilla Post Office (historical)
  4. ↑ Harris, Linda G. (2003). Ghost Towns Alive: Trips to New Mexico's Past. UNM Press. p. 134. ISBN 978-0-8263-2908-0.

Coordinates: 33°52′08″N 105°39′47″W / 33.86889°N 105.66306°W / 33.86889; -105.66306

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