Hillsboro, New Mexico
Encyclopedia
Hillsboro is a small unincorporated community
in Sierra County
, New Mexico
, United States
, located in the southwestern part of the state. It was founded in 1877, following the discovery of gold
. The community was the county seat of Sierra County
from 1884 until 1936 when Hot Springs (now called Truth or Consequences
) became the county seat. Between 1893 and 1898, 100,000 troy ounces (3,000 kg) of gold were produced there.
About 1986, the film Lewis & Clark & George was filmed in the vicinity.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Sierra County
Sierra County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*85.6% White*0.4% Black*1.7% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.3% Two or more races*8.6% Other races*28.0% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, located in the southwestern part of the state. It was founded in 1877, following the discovery of gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
. The community was the county seat of Sierra County
Sierra County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*85.6% White*0.4% Black*1.7% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.3% Two or more races*8.6% Other races*28.0% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
from 1884 until 1936 when Hot Springs (now called Truth or Consequences
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Truth or Consequences is a spa city and the county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 7,289. It is commonly known within New Mexico as T or C....
) became the county seat. Between 1893 and 1898, 100,000 troy ounces (3,000 kg) of gold were produced there.
About 1986, the film Lewis & Clark & George was filmed in the vicinity.
External links
- Hillsboro as a ghost town
- Hillsboro features and attractions
- Barbershop Plaza Motel link on Trip Advisor
- Hillsboro A Walking Tour Map City map showing locations of many historic buildings