National Register of Historic Places

Quarai

Quarai is a historic place in Punta de Agua, 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 66000498.

Punta de Agua, Torrance County, New MexicoListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000498★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Quarai?

Quarai, also known historically as Quarai State Monument, is a prehistoric and historic unit of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument located north of Mountainair, New Mexico. A National Historic Landmark District, it encompasses the archaeological remains of prehistoric Native American settlements, historic remains of a pueblo that was abandoned in the 1670s during the Spanish colonial period, the ruins of a 17th-century Spanish mission compound, and 19th-century Spanish ranching artifacts. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and was added to the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument in 1980.

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Listing details

Name
Quarai
City
Punta de Agua
County
Torrance County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000498
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.59622, -106.29479
When was Quarai listed on the National Register?

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

Where is Quarai located?

Quarai is located in Punta de Agua, Torrance County, New Mexico at approximately 34.59622, -106.29479. See the map above.

Is Quarai a National Historic Landmark?

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