Lincoln County is often associated with such legendary figures as outlaw Billy the Kid; Smokey the Bear; and renowned painter Peter Hurd. Named after Pres. Abraham Lincoln in 1869; the new county saw itself through many struggles; including the Lincoln County War; during which cattle barons and landowners bitterly fought over government beef contracts and farmland. At that time; Lincoln was the largest county in the United States and is now home to modern mountain towns such as Carrizozo; Capitan; Ruidoso; and the locally famous ghost town White Oaks; which had been a gold rush boomtown. Lincoln County also contains the beautiful Hondo Valley settlements and ranching communities such as Tinnie; Picacho; San Patricio; Hondo; and Glencoe. From the rolling hills of the Hondo Valley; to the bloody streets of Lincoln; all the way to the forested mountains of Capitan; this retrospective explores the area�s rich history.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. West Seneca historyBy WaltFor anyone interested in the evolution of the town of West Seneca this is an excellent book. It contains the highlights of the towns origins and growth.Those who lived it will find it very gratifying. There are however gaps in locations which if filled would make this work a 5 star effort.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy G Darsteingreat0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. James Pace dedicated much work to this impeccable historical book!By susan bompczykThis publication has way exceeded my expectations. It is packed with pictures from multi eras. So historically packed! Love this book!
