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Wagon Mound

Wagon Mound is a historic place in Wagon Mound, Mora 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 66000478.

Wagon Mound, Mora County, New MexicoListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000478★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Wagon Mound?

The Wagon Mound is a butte that was a major landmark for pioneers along the Cimarron Cutoff of the Old Santa Fe Trail, a well-known settlement route connecting St. Louis, Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is located just east of Wagon Mound, New Mexico, a village named after the butte. The butte is a designated National Historic Landmark, along with Santa Clara Canyon, a site just northwest of the village where travelers on the trail frequently camped and took on water.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Wagon Mound
City
Wagon Mound
County
Mora County
State
New Mexico
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000478
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
36.01729, -104.70875
When was Wagon Mound listed on the National Register?

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

Where is Wagon Mound located?

Wagon Mound is located in Wagon Mound, Mora County, New Mexico at approximately 36.01729, -104.70875. See the map above.

Is Wagon Mound a National Historic Landmark?

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

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