Founding Women of Albuquerque
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In February 1706 several families participated in the founding of Albuquerque but the names of only 22 are preserved in the historical record. Within those families were many women honored as being founders of La Villa San Felipe de Alburquerque. Their success in the face of incredible challenges is testament to their courage and bravery. Their names are recorded on the back of this marker.
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Founding Women of Albuquerque
Isabel Cedillo Rico de Rojas
María de la Encarnación
Francisca de Góngora
Gregoria de Góngora
María Gutiérrez
Juana Hurtado
Juana López del Castillo
Antonia Gregoria Lucero de Godoy
Leonor Luján Domínguez
Francisca Montoya
Juana Montoya
María Montoya
Clementa de Ortega
María de Ortega
María de Ribera
Jacinta Romero
Gregoria Ruiz
Bernadina de Salas Orozco y Trujillo
Josefa Tamaria
Catalina Varela Jaramillo
Marei Varela
Petrona Varela
Marker is on 19th Street NW north of Old Town Road NW, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
