Las Trampas Historic District
National Historic Landmark

Las Trampas Historic District

Las Trampas, Taos County, New Mexico
Listed
May 27, 1967
Type
District
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
67000007

Location

Las Trampas, Taos County, New Mexico
36.13254, -105.76386

Significance

Las Trampas Historic District is a historic district in Las Trampas, Taos County, New Mexico. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1967, under reference number 67000007. Its period of significance dates to the Colonial era (around 1751). It is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States. It is recognized for its significance in Community Planning and Development and Architecture.

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Overview
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The Land
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Geology
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Conflict & War
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The Civil War
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The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
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The Community
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Rivers & Rail
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Notable People
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Historical Maps
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Finds & Access
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Literature
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Points of Interest
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Nearby Historic Sites

San Jose de Gracia Church
Industrial
0.3 mi
Picuris Pueblo
Listed
5.6 mi
Laureano Cordova Mill
Industrial
6.6 mi
San Antonio de Padua del Quemado Chapel
Early Republic
10.2 mi
Embudo Historic District
Listed
12.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Picurís Pueblo Revolt 1696
1696Colonial
5.3 mi
Battle of Cieneguilla — Jicarilla
1854Indian Wars
7.7 mi
Gallinas Springs Massacre
1350Pre-Columbian
7.9 mi
Battle of Cieneguilla (April 8, 1854)
1854Indian Wars
8.2 mi
Battle of Embudo Pass
1847Mexican-American War
8.7 mi

Questions about this property

When was Las Trampas Historic District listed on the National Register?

Las Trampas Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1967.

What type of historic resource is Las Trampas Historic District?

Las Trampas Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Las Trampas Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Las Trampas Historic District 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 Las Trampas Historic District?

The period of significance for Las Trampas Historic District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1751.

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