National Register of Historic Places

Mancos High School

Mancos, Montezuma County, Colorado
Listed
December 23, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91001740

About this property

Mancos is a statutory town in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,196 at the 2020 census, down from 1,336 in 2010. The town is in southwestern Colorado, at the base of Mesa Verde National Park, and holds the trademark for "Gateway to Mesa Verde". Surrounded by rangeland and mountains, Mancos offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities. The town was founded in 1894, near the site where early Spanish explorers first crossed the Mancos River. It is the commercial center for east Montezuma County, and was considered at one time as a county seat. It is served by U.S. Highway 160 and State Highway 184.

Location

350 Grand Ave.
Mancos, Montezuma County, Colorado
37.34553, -108.29289

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When was Mancos High School listed on the National Register?

Mancos High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Mancos High School?

Mancos High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mancos High School?

The period of significance for Mancos High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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