About this property
The Glorieta Pass Battlefield was the site of an American Civil War battle that ended Confederate ambitions to cut off the West from the Union. The Battle of Glorieta Pass took place on March 26–28, 1862, at Glorieta Pass , on the Santa Fe Trail between the Pecos River and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The pass, and the battlefield, are now bisected by Interstate 25. Two portions of the battlefield, now publicly owned and operated by the National Park Service as part of Pecos National Historical Park, were declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.
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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 66000486. 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 Glorieta Pass Battlefield listed on the National Register?
Glorieta Pass Battlefield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Glorieta Pass Battlefield?
Glorieta Pass Battlefield is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Glorieta Pass Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Glorieta Pass Battlefield 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 Glorieta Pass Battlefield?
The period of significance for Glorieta Pass Battlefield is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
Can I research the history near Glorieta Pass Battlefield?
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