Abo
National Historic Landmark

Abo

Abo, Torrance County, New Mexico
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
66000497

About this property

Abó, is a pueblo ruin in New Mexico that is preserved as part of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. The ruins are located about 9 miles (14 km) west of Mountainair, at about 6,100 feet (1,900 m) above sea level. They are said to date back to the 14th century. It was a major trading station during its time. There is a visitor contact station, a 0.25 miles (0.40 km) trail through the mission ruins, and a 0.5 miles (0.80 km) trail around the unexcavated pueblo ruins. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1962. Abo is also the geological type locality for the Abo Formation, which is made up of sandstone red beds and is exposed to the northwest of the Abo ruins.

Location

Abo, Torrance County, New Mexico
34.44312, -106.37511

Categories

HISTORIC - ABORIGINALHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALRELIGION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Abo listed on the National Register?

Abo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Abo?

Abo is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Abo a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Abo 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 Abo?

The period of significance for Abo is recorded as the listed era.

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