The Sugarite, New Mexico story /
Settled in 1909, the coal-mining town of Sugarite lasted until 1944 when the post office closed its doors forever. In 1941, it was announced the mines would be closed. All families were given plenty of time to relocate. Homes were moved to Raton, the population scattered, and Sugarite was deserted....
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Pep, Tex. :
[publisher not identified],
1964.
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| Summary: | Settled in 1909, the coal-mining town of Sugarite lasted until 1944 when the post office closed its doors forever. In 1941, it was announced the mines would be closed. All families were given plenty of time to relocate. Homes were moved to Raton, the population scattered, and Sugarite was deserted. Some ruins still exist but a person could drive past the townsite never realizing that a thriving community once existed there. |
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| Item Description: | Edition of 400 copies. The Cushing Library/Dykes copy [A1485348870F] is part of the Jim & Theresa Earle Collection. The Cushing Library/Dykes copy [A1485348870F] is signed by author Francis Stanley. |
| Physical Description: | 20 pages ; 22 cm |