Kelly
State: New Mexico
County: Socorro County
Founded: 1866
Peak Population: 3,000
Kelly was a lead-zinc-silver mining town in the Magdalena Mountains. At 3,000 people, it was one of New Mexico's larger mining communities. The Graphic and Kelly mines were major producers. Church and a few foundations remain.
Quick Facts
- Produced lead, zinc, AND silver—unusual diversification
- Stone church remains standing
- Graphic Mine was one of region's largest producers
- Named for Colonel Kelly, early mine investor
Location
Address: Magdalena Mountains, Socorro County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 34.0681, -107.1889