Anthony: Trade Route, Local History and Farm

Anthony on the Interstate and Camino Real

Anthony is located on Interstate 10, which provides a geographic reference point for the town. Another route is important to the town’s history: the Camino Real Trade Route from Mexico City ran directly through Anthony. Its starting point and route through the town provide two distinct reference points: Mexico City marks the origin, and Anthony the direct passage.

Local History at Several Points in Time

The name Anthony is said to come from a chapel built before 1884 by a Mexican American woman in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua. First Baptist Church dates the beginning of its organized history to 1912, when it was called La Tuna Baptist Church. Construction of the present-day auditorium began on May 25, 1949; the first service was held there on September 4 of that year. The dates mark different milestones: 1912 the beginning of the church’s organized history, and 1949 the first service in the present-day auditorium.

Historic Story Cemetery, also known as Anthony Community Cemetery, has existed since 1800 under different owners. This is an earlier historical reference point than the two dates in the church’s history. If you plan to visit the cemetery, confirm its condition and access locally.

Farm Offerings in Anthony

La Semilla Community Farm is a 14-acre educational and demonstration farm in Anthony. During volunteer days, participants can care for plants and learn about growing methods. Registration is required, and availability may vary. If you are interested in growing methods, this offering combines hands-on plant care with learning.

La Semilla also offers weekly farm boxes for purchase. They contain local produce as well as products from its own Community Farm and partner farmers. Unlike the volunteer days, the focus here is on purchasing rather than plant care and learning. Check the order and pickup details before your trip.

Wine and Other Planning

Mesa Vista Winery has a tasting room and bar at 3200 Highway 28 in Anthony, New Mexico. If wine is a focus of your stay, this is a specific place to visit. Check the latest visitor information before your trip.

Anthony Municipal Soccer Field has working lights. For scheduling information, contact the Community Development Coordinator. The lighting is a feature of the facility; for specific scheduling questions, contact the designated office.

Preparations depend on the occasion: For the cemetery, confirm its condition and access locally. At La Semilla, keep in mind that volunteer days require registration and availability may vary; for Mesa Vista, check the latest visitor information. Direct scheduling questions about the Municipal Soccer Field to the Community Development Coordinator.

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