Seneca is an unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico, United States.[1] Seneca is located on New Mexico State Road 406, 12.6 miles (20.3 km) north-northeast of Clayton. Originally known as Cienaga, the name was corrupted by Anglophone settlers after the Civil War. The first postmaster was Flora Blackwell.[2]
Seneca, New Mexico | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() ![]() Seneca, New Mexico | |
Coordinates: 36°37′42″N 103°07′36″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Mexico |
County | Union |
Elevation | 4,990 ft (1,520 m) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
Area code(s) | 575 |
GNIS feature ID | 910940[1] |
Municipalities and communities of Union County, New Mexico, United States | ||
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County seat: Clayton | ||
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