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Standoff at Lower San Francisco Plaza
- When
- 1884
- Where
- Lower San Francisco Plaza
Baca held off a mob of Texas cowboys in Lower San Francisco Plaza, gaining a reputation as a hero.
The standoff took place in Lower San Francisco Plaza in 1884. Baca defended himself against a mob of Texas cowboys who wanted to kill him for arresting McCarty. The exact number of cowboys is disputed, with villagers reporting 40 and Baca claiming 80.
Sources
- San Francisco Plaza, New Mexico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- Elfego Baca Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-15
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