Chloride, New Mexico

Chloride is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.^[1]

History

Chloride had its start in 1881 as a mining community.^[2] A post office was established at Chloride in 1881, and remained in operation until 1956.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chloride, New Mexico
^ Harris, Linda G. (2003). Ghost Towns Alive: Trips to New Mexico's Past. UNM Press. p. 146. ISBN 978-0-8263-2908-0.
^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chloride Post Office (historical)

External links

33°20′19″N 107°40′40″W / 33.33861°N 107.67778°W / 33.33861; -107.67778

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chloride, New Mexico

[2] Harris, Linda G. (2003). Ghost Towns Alive: Trips to New Mexico's Past. UNM Press. p. 146. ISBN 978-0-8263-2908-0.

[3] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chloride Post Office (historical)

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v t e Municipalities and communities of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
County seat: Truth or Consequences
Cities	Elephant Butte Truth or Consequences	Map of New Mexico highlighting Sierra County
Villages	Williamsburg
CDPs	Arrey Caballo Hillsboro Hot Springs Landing Kingston Las Palomas Oasis Winston
Other communities	Chloride Cuchillo Derry Engle Monticello Placitas Upham
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