Chinle Franciscan Mission Historic District
About this property
The Chinle Franciscan Mission Historic District is located in Chinle, Arizona, one of the population centers on the Navajo Nation. It is on the west side of the main east–west route through Chinle, Indian Service Route 7. The 2.92-acre site is approximately 2 miles west of Canyon de Chelly National Monument, and is the core of a larger 160-acre parcel which is in held in trust by the U.S. Federal Government for the Navajos. It was originally set aside for the Franciscan Friars in 1903, and is now leased by the Roman Catholic Church, through the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico. It includes the Our Lady of Fatima Church.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 07000506. It was listed on June 4, 2007.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Chinle Franciscan Mission Historic District listed on the National Register?
Chinle Franciscan Mission Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Chinle Franciscan Mission Historic District?
Chinle Franciscan Mission Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chinle Franciscan Mission Historic District?
The period of significance for Chinle Franciscan Mission Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.
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