National Register of Historic Places

Picuris Pueblo

Taos, Taos County, New Mexico
Listed
August 12, 1974
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
74001211

About this property

Picuris Pueblo is a historic pueblo in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. The federally recognized tribe of Pueblo people inhabit the community. Picurís Pueblo is a member of the Eight Northern Pueblos. Their own name for their pueblo is P'įwweltha, meaning "mountain warrior place" or "mountain pass place." They speak the Picuris dialect of the Northern Tiwa language, part of the Kiowa-Tanoan language family. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census, Picuris Pueblo had a population of 83.

Location

Taos, Taos County, New Mexico
36.19992, -105.70925

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Cieneguilla (April 8, 1854)
1854Indian Wars
8.9 mi
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1847Mexican-American War
9.4 mi
Embudo Pass Battle – Detail
1847Mexican-American War
9.4 mi
Battle of Cieneguilla — Jicarilla
1854Indian Wars
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When was Picuris Pueblo listed on the National Register?

Picuris Pueblo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Picuris Pueblo?

Picuris Pueblo is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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