Watrous, Historic district in Mora County, New Mexico, United States.
The district spans 3,580 acres at the junction of the Mora and Sapello Rivers, featuring 21 preserved structures from the 1800s.
The settlement marked the convergence of the Mountain Branch and Cimarron Cutoff routes of the Santa Fe Trail, serving travelers from 1821 to 1870.
The Koenig House, constructed in the 1860s on Phoenix Ranch, represents the New Mexico Territorial architectural style with adobe walls and wooden features.
The district contains three small cemeteries, several ranch houses, and remains of Fort Union's horse corral, accessible through guided historical tours.
Samuel Watrous, a Vermont merchant who settled here in 1835, developed the area into a critical supply point for westward travelers and Fort Union.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 35.80083,-105.00139
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:33
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