Big Bead Mesa
About this property
Big Bead Mesa (Navajo: Yooʼtsoh ) is a historic Navajo habitation site near Grants, New Mexico, within Cibola National Forest. Occupied from the mid-18th to early 19th century, the site gives an important window into the relations between the Navajo and the Puebloans of that time. First explored archaeologically in 1939, it was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
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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 66000958. 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 Big Bead Mesa listed on the National Register?
Big Bead Mesa was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Big Bead Mesa?
Big Bead Mesa is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Big Bead Mesa a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Big Bead Mesa 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 Big Bead Mesa?
The period of significance for Big Bead Mesa is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1939.
Can I research the history near Big Bead Mesa?
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