National Historic Landmark

Village of Columbus and Camp Furlong

Columbus, Luna County, New Mexico
Listed
May 14, 1975
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
75001164

About this property

The Village of Columbus and Camp Furlong is a National Historic Landmark District commemorating the 1916 raid by Pancho Villa on the town of Columbus, New Mexico, and the American military response to that raid, the "Punitive Expedition" led by General John J. Pershing. The raid and its response, set during World War I, the Mexican Revolution, and an accompanying low-level Border War, played a significant role in diplomacy and military preparedness for eventual American entry in the World War. The district encompasses buildings that survived the raid, and military facilities used in the American response. The landmark designation was made in 1975.

Location

Columbus, Luna County, New Mexico
31.82857, -107.63378

Categories

MILITARYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Luna County Courthouse and Park
Civil War
30.8 mi
Mahoney Building
Industrial
31.1 mi
Field, Seaman, House
Industrial
31.1 mi
Deming Armory
Industrial
31.1 mi
US Post Office-Deming Main
Civil War
31.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Pancho Villa Raid on Columbus
1916Modern
0.4 mi

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When was Village of Columbus and Camp Furlong listed on the National Register?

Village of Columbus and Camp Furlong was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Village of Columbus and Camp Furlong?

Village of Columbus and Camp Furlong is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Village of Columbus and Camp Furlong a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Village of Columbus and Camp Furlong 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 Village of Columbus and Camp Furlong?

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