About this property
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is a historic site on Highway 191, north of Chambers, with an exhibit center in Ganado, Arizona. It is considered a meeting ground of two cultures between the Navajo and the settlers who came to the area to trade. Established on August 28, 1965, Hubbell Trading Post encompasses about 65 hectares (160 acres) and preserves the oldest continuously operated trading post on the Navajo Nation.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000167. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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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 Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site?
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site?
The period of significance for Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1965.
Can I research the history near Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site?
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