1935 Kit Carson's Home Taos New Mexico

This vintage postcard offers a compelling portrait of the legendary Kit Carson, paired with a view of his adobe home in Taos, New Mexico—a structure rich with both history and myth. The house, simple and sturdy with its thick walls and modest charm, was built in 1825 and became Carson’s family home in 1843, gifted to his bride Josefa Jaramillo as a wedding present. For 25 years, it stood as a quiet witness to a life filled with danger, adventure, and the shifting tides of the American frontier.

Christopher "Kit" Carson (1809–1868) was one of the most storied figures of the 19th century West. A trapper, scout, Indian agent, and soldier, he became a household name through dime novels and newspaper tales of his bravery and wilderness skill. He played a significant role in the conquest of California during the Mexican-American War and served the Union during the Civil War, all while navigating the complex and often tragic intersections of American expansion and Native history. In later years, Carson tried to settle into a quieter life on a Colorado ranch, though fate had other plans. His final words, remembered with a mix of humor and heartbreak, were reportedly, “Wish I had time for one more bowl of chili.”

Today, the Kit Carson House is preserved as a National Historic Landmark and museum, standing as a lasting reminder of the man behind the myth and the turbulent era he helped shape.

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