Heroes of the Santa Fe Trail by Randy D. Smith

Author:Randy D. Smith
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: HIS028000, history, Native American, HIS029000, North America History, HIS036040, United States, 19th Centur, HIS036050, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Publisher: Boson Books
Published: 2012-01-27T05:00:00+00:00

Waite Phillips

Maxwell stayed at Rayado until 1857 when he moved his ranching operation to the Cimarron River. He died July 25, 1875 at the age of fifty-six of progressive kidney failure. For forty years Jesus Abreu raised cattle, sheep and horses at Rayado. His Pear Brand became known throughout New Mexico for high quality stock. Abreu died at the ranch in July of 1900.

In 1929, Waite Phillips bought Rayado as a part of his Philmont Ranch, as a sheep station. In 1941, Philmont was given to the Boy Scouts of America, where it is a showplace for young American outdoor adventure and ideals. The original ranch headquarters were rebuilt in 1949 as an authentic hacienda of the 1850s. In the early 1970s, Philmont introduced a living history format to the restored headquarters and programs are continuously presented throughout the months of July and August, free of charge. Meals, blacksmithing, pioneer skills and team handling are only part of the demonstrations.

For two decades the founders of Rayado Ranch struggled to stand against the elements of Indian resistance, massive expenses and heartbreaking losses. By the end of the 1850’s Rayado had become the foundation of what would be one of the largest and most prosperous landholdings in North America. The price in blood had not been cheap and the rewards proved only fleeting for all but a very few.

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