Historical Marker
Round Mountain
Historical marker location:
US 70, Tularosa, New Mexico
( northside of highway across from the mountain, east of Tularosa)
This cone-shaped landmark about 10 Miles from Tularosa was once known as Dead Man’s Hill, and has been the backdrop for several military encounters. In April 1868 a small group of soldiers and Tularosa settlers engaged in battle with about 200 Mescalero Apaches.
In the early 1800s, New Mexico became an important center for trade along the Santa Fe Trail, which connected Missouri to Santa Fe. The trail was used by traders, trappers, and settlers to transport goods and supplies across the frontier.