White Sands, New Mexico: Father and Son Vanished Here
Albert J. Fountain and his son Henry vanished near this spot in 1896, according to a historical marker. It's assumed they were killed by cattle rustlers.
- Address:
- US Hwy 70, White Sands, NM
- Directions:
- About 28 miles east of Las Cruces, at milepost 178, on the eastbound side of US Hwy 70.
- Admission:
- Free
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Nice big pullover at this historic marker - suitable for RV or other big vehicles.
[Peggy Harmann, 04/25/2019]
Mr. Fountain and his son Henry were heading home to Mesilla from Lincoln and both disappeared in the White Sands desert area.
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This relatively new marker replaces an earlier version, which claimed that it was their murder site. The date was Feb. 1, 1896. They were presumably killed by cattle rustlers.