About this property
Petroglyph National Monument stretches 17 miles (27 km) along Albuquerque, New Mexico's West Mesa, a volcanic basalt escarpment that dominates the city's western horizon. Authorized June 27, 1990, the 7,236 acres (2,928 ha) monument is cooperatively managed by the National Park Service and the City of Albuquerque. The western boundary of the monument features a chain of dormant fissure volcanoes.
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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 01000279. It was listed on June 26, 1990.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Petroglyph National Monument listed on the National Register?
Petroglyph National Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Petroglyph National Monument?
Petroglyph National Monument is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Petroglyph National Monument?
The period of significance for Petroglyph National Monument is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 928.
Can I research the history near Petroglyph National Monument?
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