Last updated: May 7, 2026
Place
Santa Fe Trail Museum, Springer New Mexico
Photo/Colfax County
Quick Facts
Location:
Springer, New Mexico
Significance:
Located on the Santa Fe Trail with trail exhibits and information
Designation:
National Register of Historic Places; New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties
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Amenities
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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Housed in the tree-shaded former Colfax County Court House, built in 1881, which is on the State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places.
Includes many art exhibits and artifacts pertaining to the Santa Fe Trail and early pioneering life. This museum is a regional center for interpretation of the Santa Fe Trail and early railroad history. (Adapted from the Santa Fe Trail Byway)
Site Information
Location (City of Springer, New Mexico)