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Orla

Orla, Reeves County

Marker Text

Gateway to Red Bluff Lake, Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns recreational areas. Established 1890 on Pecos Valley Railroad. Developed during land promotions. Had school, general stores, hotel, livery stable. In 1931 remaining merchant and postmaster Hal Olds moved 1/4 mi. west to new highway. (1965)

Marker Details

Address US 285
Location Description NE corner US 285 and RR 652. Marker reported missing Feb. 2013.
Marker # 3876
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code ghost towns; land surveys, land companies, promotional towns
Latitude, Longitude 31.825524, -103.909034

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