Site of the mission and pueblo of Nuestra Señora de la Concepción 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.

Marker is on South Nevarez Road, on the left when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources: