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2226A Calle De Guadalupe - Mesilla, NM 88046 |
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The Town of Mesilla
This historic residence was first built in 1853 and fully restored in the late 1980’s. The front of the house faces east and is across the street from the historic Mesilla land mark Josephina’s Gate. Calle de Guadalupe runs in front of the house and is one –way with very limited parking providing for constant clear access to the front of the residence. The house is positioned directly behind San Albino church as the neighbor to the south and another historic adobe residence to the north. Parking is on the west side of the house on Calle de Principal. From the house you are just one block off of the historic Mesilla Plaza and within easy walking distance to several well-known restaurants, shops and the US Post Office. Often in the fall you can walk down to the plaza and enjoy mariachi music and folkloric dancers. The Mesilla Plaza is also well know for Christmas Luminaries.
Mesilla today is a township of approximately four thousand residents and is governed by a mayor and city council. Mesilla has its own town law enforcement and fire department which is augmented by the Dona Ana county police and fire services. The modern town hall and visitors center is just three blocks from the residence.
Mesilla is a small town by today's standards but, 150 years ago it was the major stop for travelers going between San Antonio and San Diego. Mesilla hasn't changed much over the years, allowing visitors to see what an 1800’s border town looked like. Western Legend Billy the Kid once stood trial for murder in a Mesilla courtroom, and the Mesilla Plaza was once a major stop for the Butterfield Stagecoach. Originally, Mesilla was part of Mexico, but with the signing of the Gadsden Purchase in 1854, the village became part of the United States. Another important landmark in Mesilla is the San Albino Church on the plaza. The church, originally built of adobe in 1855, still offers masses today, both in English and Spanish.
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Learn more about Mesilla on the Internet
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KATE MOTT