About this property
The Cimarron Historic District is a historic district on the south side of Cimarron, New Mexico, United States. The district is located south of US Route 64 on the east and west sides of New Mexico Highway 21. In 1973, the district was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. According to the National Register, the district contains 1,940 acres (7.85 km 2 ; 3.03 sq mi) and contains 6 significant buildings. There are fifteen buildings and historic sites shown on a 1986 map of the historic district Early trading post.
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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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73001140. It was listed on April 2, 1973.
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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 Cimmaron Historic District listed on the National Register?
Cimmaron Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 2, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Cimmaron Historic District?
Cimmaron Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cimmaron Historic District?
The period of significance for Cimmaron Historic District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1973.
Can I research the history near Cimmaron Historic District?
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