mormon battalion monument

Take some time to visit the landmark just off of I-25 between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. The site commemorates the march of the Mormon Battalion in 1847 as they passed through Santa Fe en route to assist the US Army in the War with Mexico. Directions to the marker include: 35° 27.098′ N, 106° 21.231′ W. Marker is near Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico, in Sandoval County. Marker is on West Frontage Road (U.S. 85), on the left when traveling north. Take exit #257/Budaghers - go 0.2/0.3 mi/km Turn Right on Budagher Boulevard Turn Left on West Frontage Road - go 1.4/2.3 mi/km Arrive at 35.451635,-106.353852, on the Right. Marker is at or near this postal address: Budiger's Offramp # 257, Santo Domingo Pueblo NM 87052, United States of America. Note the word that was 'pounded to oblivion' on the plaque as the marker is geographically located near several Native American Reservations.