About this property
Mexican Canyon Trestle is an historic wooden trestle bridge in New Mexico's Sacramento Mountains, Otero County, New Mexico, just outside Cloudcroft, New Mexico. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is located about .5 miles (0.80 km) northwest of Cloudcroft off US 82.
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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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79001543. It was listed on May 6, 1979.
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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 Mexican Canyon Trestle listed on the National Register?
Mexican Canyon Trestle was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Mexican Canyon Trestle?
Mexican Canyon Trestle is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mexican Canyon Trestle?
The period of significance for Mexican Canyon Trestle is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Mexican Canyon Trestle?
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