National Register of Historic Places
Abo
Abo is a historic place in Abo, Torrance County, New Mexico, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000497.
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Abo
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About this place
What is Abo?
Abó, is a pueblo ruin in New Mexico that is preserved as part of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. The ruins are located about 9 miles (14 km) west of Mountainair, at about 6,100 feet (1,900 m) above sea level. They are said to date back to the 14th century. It was a major trading station during its time. There is a visitor contact station, a 0.25 miles (0.40 km) trail through the mission ruins, and a 0.5 miles (0.80 km) trail around the unexcavated pueblo ruins. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1962.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Abo
- City
- Abo
- County
- Torrance County
- State
- New Mexico
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000497
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 34.44312, -106.37511
When was Abo listed on the National Register?
Abo was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Abo located?
Abo is located in Abo, Torrance County, New Mexico at approximately 34.44312, -106.37511. See the map above.
Is Abo a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Abo is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.