National Register of Historic Places
Rabbit Ears
Rabbit Ears is a historic place in Clayton, Union 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 66000499.
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Rabbit Ears
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About this place
What is Rabbit Ears?
Rabbit Ear Mountain is a mountain with two peaks in northeastern New Mexico, United States, 8 miles north of the city of Clayton. The mountain was a distinctive landmark along the Cimarron Cutoff of the Santa Fe Trail, a major route for westbound settlers in the 19th century. The mountain was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1963. The name is that of a Native American chief who was killed here in a battle with the Spanish in 1717.
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Listing details
- Name
- Rabbit Ears
- City
- Clayton
- County
- Union County
- State
- New Mexico
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000499
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 36.59020, -103.22119
When was Rabbit Ears listed on the National Register?
Rabbit Ears was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Rabbit Ears located?
Rabbit Ears is located in Clayton, Union County, New Mexico at approximately 36.59020, -103.22119. See the map above.
Is Rabbit Ears a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Rabbit Ears is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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