Endee, New Mexico facts for kids
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Endee, New Mexico
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 Endee, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Endee, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Quay |
| Elevation | 3,822 ft (1,165 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 898546 |
Endee is a small, quiet place in Quay County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Endee is famous for being located along the historic Route 66. This was a very old and important road in American history.
A Look Back at Endee's History
Endee was founded around the year 1885. It got its name from the "ND Ranch," which was a large ranch in the area. The ranch used "ND" as its brand for cattle.
A post office served the community for many years. It opened in 1886 and stayed open until 1955. This post office was important for people living in and around Endee.
Route 66 and Endee
In 1952, something big changed for Endee. The famous Route 66 was changed to a new path. This new path went around Endee instead of through it. This meant fewer travelers would pass directly through the community.
What Endee Was Like
Endee was once a busy place for nearby ranches. It served as a "supply center." This means ranchers would come to Endee to get the things they needed.
In 1946, Endee had a few important businesses and buildings:
- A grocery store where people could buy food and other items.
- A gas station that also had clean restrooms.
- A repair garage for cars and other vehicles.
- A school for the children in the area.
- A few small cabins where people lived.
Today, Endee is much quieter. It reminds us of a time when small communities played a big role along America's historic roads.
