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Carson, Kit, House

Carson, Kit, House is a historic place in Taos, Taos 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 66000948.

Taos, Taos County, New MexicoListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000948★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Carson, Kit, House?

The Kit Carson House is a historic house museum at 113 Kit Carson Road in central Taos, New Mexico. Built in 1825, it was from 1843 until his death the home of frontiersman Kit Carson (1809-1868). An example of Spanish Colonial architecture, it is now owned by the local Masonic fraternity, and serves as a museum dedicated to Carson's life. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1963.

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Listing details

Name
Carson, Kit, House
City
Taos
County
Taos County
State
New Mexico
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000948
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
36.40700, -105.57270
When was Carson, Kit, House listed on the National Register?

Carson, Kit, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Carson, Kit, House located?

Carson, Kit, House is located in Taos, Taos County, New Mexico at approximately 36.40700, -105.57270. See the map above.

Is Carson, Kit, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Carson, Kit, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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