Glorieta Pass Battlefield
National Historic Landmark

Glorieta Pass Battlefield

Santa Fe, San Miguel County, New Mexico
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Site
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
66000486

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.

Location

Santa Fe, San Miguel County, New Mexico
35.56440, -105.78443

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and Cemetery
Industrial
2.6 mi
Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge
Industrial
5.3 mi
Pecos National Monument
Pre Contact
5.4 mi
Pecos National Historical Park
Listed
5.8 mi
Glorieta Baldy Lookout Tower
Industrial
6 mi

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.

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