About this property
Las Trampas or just Trampas (Spanish: "traps"), is an unincorporated hamlet in Taos County, New Mexico. Founded in 1751 to settle the Las Trampas Land Grant, its center retains the original early Spanish colonial defensive layout as well as the 18th-century San José de Gracia Church, one of the finest surviving examples of Spanish colonial church architecture in the United States. The village center was designated a National Historic Landmark District (the Las Trampas Historic District) in 1967.
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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 67000007. It was listed on May 27, 1967.
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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 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.
Can I research the history near Las Trampas Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Las Trampas Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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