Patterson, New Mexico
Patterson is an extinct town in Catron County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Located approximately six miles west of Horse Springs, the precise location of the town site is unknown to the GNIS.[1]
A post office was established at Patterson in 1884, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The community was had the name of Richard Chase Patterson, a pioneer settler.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Patterson (historical)
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Patterson Post Office (historical)
- Boyle, Dixie (February 5, 2009). "A few ghost towns in Catron County". Mountain Mail. pp. B4. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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