National Register of Historic Places

Catskill Charcoal Ovens

Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico
Listed
January 30, 1978
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001813

About this property

The Catskill Charcoal Ovens, near Raton, New Mexico, date from 1892. They were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. They are 25 large brick structures which look like beehives, in two groups: 14 about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of the Catskill townsite, and 11 about two miles east of the townsite. Each is about 28 feet (8.5 m) tall, with two 6 feet (1.8 m) arched openings, and 15 inches (0.38 m) thick brick walls. They are located about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Trinidad, Colorado and 35 miles (56 km) west of Raton, New Mexico. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are to their west.

Location

Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico
36.96036, -104.84666

Categories

INDUSTRYENGINEERINGEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
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Nearby Historic Sites

Raton Pass
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19.9 mi
Ring Place, The
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Dawson Cemetery
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Raton Junior-Senior High School
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22.7 mi
Colfax County Courthouse
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When was Catskill Charcoal Ovens listed on the National Register?

Catskill Charcoal Ovens was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Catskill Charcoal Ovens?

Catskill Charcoal Ovens is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Catskill Charcoal Ovens?

The period of significance for Catskill Charcoal Ovens is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1892.

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