About this property
Mesilla Plaza is the central plaza in the small town of Mesilla in far southern New Mexico. The plaza and a number of its surrounding buildings are a National Historic Landmark District, significant for its role in the transfers of power that brought first the original New Mexico Territory and later the Gadsden Purchase into United States control. The most notable building facing the plaza is the Basilica of San Albino, which has been on the plaza since its establishment in 1851.
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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 66000475. 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 Mesilla Plaza listed on the National Register?
Mesilla Plaza was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Mesilla Plaza?
Mesilla Plaza is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Mesilla Plaza a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Mesilla Plaza 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 Mesilla Plaza?
The period of significance for Mesilla Plaza is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1851.
Can I research the history near Mesilla Plaza?
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