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1. www.legendsofamerica.com › nm-tucumcariTucumcari, New Mexico or Six-Shooter Siding – Legends of America

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   Once nicknamed “Six-Shooter Siding,” Tucumcari, New Mexico, started as a rowdy railroad camp filled with saloons and outlaws. The camp began in 1901 when the Rock Island Railroad pushed west. The small settlement of Liberty, some three miles north, wasted no time dismantling and moving closer to the railroad.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › TucumcariTucumcari | Desert Oasis, Route 66, Historic Town | Britannica

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   Tucumcari, city, seat (1903) of Quay county, eastern New Mexico, U.S., in the Canadian River valley. Lying along the important Goodnight-Loving cattle trail, it was established as a construction base for the El Paso and Rock Island Railroad in 1901. Tucumcari is named for a mountain (1,000 feet.

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4. brandonmichaelbender.com › 2019/02/17 › tucumcariTucumcari, New Mexico: The Heart of Route 66 History

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   Feb 17, 2019 · Sunrise in Tucumcari — Tucumcari Mountain is visible in the background. It’s no wonder Cars based so much of its fictional Route 66 town on Tucumcari: this half-abandoned city in the New Mexican high plains is a last refuge of Route 66 history.

5. explorenewmexico.com › blog › history-of-tucumcariHistory of Tucumcari New Mexico - Explore New Mexico

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   This comprehensive exploration delves into the rich history of Tucumcari, from its earliest inhabitants to its boom during the golden age of Route 66, offering a glimpse into the events and figures that shaped this iconic town.

6. www.abqjournal.com › lifestyle › arts'Tucumcari Tonite!' looks at the history behind the NM town

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   Apr 23, 2022 · For years travelers on the old Route 66 and on Interstate 40 have seen the catchy slogan "Tucumcari Tonite!" on billboards promoting the east-central New Mexico town's motels as a motorist's...

7. www.newmexico.org › tucumcariTucumcari - New Mexico Tourism - Hotels, Restaurants & Things ...

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   Welcome to Tucumcari! Where western hospitality meets the Mother Road! From prehistoric dinosaurs to ancient Native Americans, our Spanish and Western cultures, to E.F. Beale's camel expedition, the railroad and Route 66.

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   Is Tucumcari a 'gateway to New Mexico'?

   • By Austin Whittall Tucumcari ( Too-koom-cah-ree) is indeed the "Gateway to New Mexico" and the "Heart of the Mother Road". It has dozens of iconic Route 66 attractions, many listed in the National Register of Historic Places. You will see gas stations, motels, diners, lounges, and restaurants on each block of Route 66 across the city.

   Tucumcari, Route 66 New Mexico

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   What county is Tucumcari New Mexico?

   • Quay County Courthouse, Tucumcari, New Mexico. Tucumcari, city, seat (1903) of Quay county, eastern New Mexico, U.S., in the Canadian River valley. Lying along the important Goodnight-Loving cattle trail, it was established as a construction base for the El Paso and Rock Island Railroad in 1901.

   Tucumcari | Desert Oasis, Route 66, Historic Town | Britannica

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   How did Tucumcari get its name?

   • Once nicknamed “Six-Shooter Siding,” Tucumcari, New Mexico, started as a rowdy railroad camp filled with saloons and outlaws. The camp began in 1901 when the Rock Island Railroad pushed west through the area. The small settlement of Liberty, some three miles north, wasted no time dismantling and moving closer to the railroad.

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   Does Tucumcari have Route 66?

   • Tucumcari’s five-mile claim to Route 66 fame is along Tucumcari Boulevard, where travelers can glimpse what Route 66 was all about. The 1940s and 1950s flavor of the Mother Road can be seen here in Tucumcari’s treasure trove of motels, restaurants, and curio shops.

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9. www.hmdb.org › resultsHistorical Markers in Tucumcari, New Mexico

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   11 New Mexico, Quay County, Tucumcari — Tucumcari Mountain — Tucumcari Mountain has long been a landmark for travelers along the Canadian River. Pathfinder Pedro Vial mentioned it in 1793, while opening a trail between Santa Fe and St. Louis.