Historical Marker

White Oaks

Historical marker location:

NM Highway 349, White Oaks, New Mexico

( at east end of town)

White Oaks grew into a bustling mining town after gold was discovered in 1879. Mines were given colorful names like The Boston Boy, Lady Godiva and Old Abe. It is said that Old Abe produced more than $3,000,000 in gold. The bonanza town boasted four newspapers, two hotels and many saloons. In 1898 the town was bypassed by the railroad, and thereafter was virtually abandoned.