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Hawikuh

Hawikuh is a historic place in Zuni, Valencia 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 66000502.

Zuni, Valencia County, New MexicoListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000502★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Hawikuh?

Hawikuh, was one of the largest of the Zuni pueblos at the time of the Spanish entrada. It was founded around 1400 AD. It was the first pueblo to be visited and conquered by Spanish explorers. The Spanish chroniclers referred to it as Cevola, Tzibola, or Cibola.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Hawikuh
City
Zuni
County
Valencia County
State
New Mexico
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000502
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.94022, -108.99980
When was Hawikuh listed on the National Register?

Hawikuh was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Hawikuh located?

Hawikuh is located in Zuni, Valencia County, New Mexico at approximately 34.94022, -108.99980. See the map above.

Is Hawikuh a National Historic Landmark?

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

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