Dawson
Disaster Cemetery
State: New Mexico
County: Colfax County
Founded: 1901
Abandoned: 1950
Peak Population: 9,000
Dawson was a major coal town that suffered two deadly mine explosions (1913: 263 dead, 1923: 120 dead). The haunting cemetery has iron crosses for the victims.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Two major mine disasters
- 263 killed in 1913
- Iron cross cemetery
Location
Address: Dawson, New Mexico
Coordinates: 36.6667, -104.7833