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Socorro

Socorro, El Paso County

Marker Text

Site of the mission and pueblo of Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion Del Pueblo de Socorro established by Don Antonio de Otermin and Father Fray Francisco Ayeta, O.F.M. in 1683. Maintained by Franciscan missionaries for the civilizing and Christianizing of the Piro, Thano and Gemex Indians, refugees after the pueblo revolt in New Mexico. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 328 S. Nevarez Rd.
Location Description Socorro Mission, S. Nevarez Rd. SE of Socorro Rd. and Winn Rd.
Marker # 4972
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite)
Code missions
Latitude, Longitude 31.65905, -106.303597

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