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Cimarron, New Mexico: Lucien Maxwell Statue

Rancher and land baron Lucien Maxwell owned over 2 million acres of land that is now modern New Mexico. The sculpture depicts Maxell sitting, rifle across his knees; nice tiny leg treatment.

Address:
N. Lincoln Ave., Cimarron, NM
Directions:
Corner of N. Lincoln Ave and 9th St, diagonal from Simple Simon's Pizza.
Admission:
Free
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Lucien Maxwell statue.

Land Baron Lucien Maxwell Statue

Here sits land baron Lucien Maxwell in patriotic (red, white and blue) frontier garb, "guarding" the town of Cimarron, NM. Maxwell was a prominent rancher in the 1800s. He owned over 2 million acres of land.

[swtrekker, 07/28/2011]

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