National Historic Landmark

Seton Village

Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
66000492

About this property

Seton Village is a National Historic Landmark District in a rural residential area south of Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It encompasses a residential settlement and educational facility established in 1930 by Ernest Thompson Seton (1860–1946), an educator and conservationist best known as a founder of the Boy Scouts of America. The district includes the remains of Seton's 32-room home and other residential and educational buildings constructed mostly between 1930 and 1945. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.

Location

Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
35.59801, -105.93248

Categories

ARTCONSERVATIONSCIENCESOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Questions about this property

When was Seton Village listed on the National Register?

Seton Village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Seton Village?

Seton Village is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Seton Village a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Seton Village 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 Seton Village?

The period of significance for Seton Village is recorded as the listed era.

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