The Founder of Santa Fe
9/30/2015
This statue of a rider atop a stallion, with his surveyor at his side, is so finely crafted; it make...
The Founding of Santa Fe Monument
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Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
The Founding of Santa Fe Monument in Santa Fe, NM, commemorates the establishment of the city by Spanish colonists in 1610. The monument features a bronze statue of Don Juan de Oñate, the founder of Santa Fe, on horseback, surrounded by a small plaza.
Visitors can learn about the history of Santa Fe and its founding through informational plaques and displays at the monument site. The Founding of Santa Fe Monument serves as a reminder of the city's rich cultural heritage and the enduring legacy of its early settlers.
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