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Quay County Information
Formed in 1903 from part of Guadalupe County
The county seat is
Tucumcari
It was named for Pennsylvania senator Matthew Quay, who supported New Mexican statehood.
Cities and Towns
Glenrio
House
Logan
McAlister
Quay
San Jon
Tucumcari
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View of Main Street, Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Bet. 1905-1915
Men, women, and children stand on sidewalks near hitched wagons and buggies. One and two story buildings with false
fronts and flat roofs line the dirt street. Prominent signs read: "Whitmore The Old Reliable Shoe Maker"
"Feed and Groceries" "Rooms" "L. O. O. M. Club Rooms" "Hofford Groceries".
Wooden electrical poles with wires strung between stands near the street. Shows a cylindrical water tower with
a conical top.
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