About this property
San Estévan del Rey Mission Church is a Spanish mission church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup on the Acoma Pueblo Reservation in western New Mexico. Built between 1629 and 1641, it is one of the finest extant examples of hybrid Spanish Colonial and Puebloan architectural styles. It was named for Saint Stephen I of Hungary.
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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 70000417. It was listed on April 14, 1970.
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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 San Estevan del Rey Mission Church listed on the National Register?
San Estevan del Rey Mission Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1970.
What type of historic resource is San Estevan del Rey Mission Church?
San Estevan del Rey Mission Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is San Estevan del Rey Mission Church a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. San Estevan del Rey Mission Church 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 San Estevan del Rey Mission Church?
The period of significance for San Estevan del Rey Mission Church is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1629.
Can I research the history near San Estevan del Rey Mission Church?
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