Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
National Historic Landmark

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

Ganado, Apache County, Arizona
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
66000167

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. From the late 1860s through the 1960s, the local trading post was the main financial and commercial hub for many Navajo people, functioning as a bank (where they could pawn silver and turquoise), a post office, and a store.

Location

Ganado, Apache County, Arizona
35.70957, -109.55787

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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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.

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