National Register of Historic Places
Watrous
Watrous is a historic place in Watrous, 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 66000480.
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About this place
What is Watrous?
Watrous, also named La Junta, is a National Historic Landmark District near Watrous, New Mexico. It encompasses the historic junction point of the two major branches of the Santa Fe Trail, a major 19th-century frontier settlement route between St. Louis, Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. La Junta, marked this junction point, as well as the first major indications of civilization before westbound travelers reached Santa Fe. The district includes a large area west of the modern community of Watrous, encompassing the confluence of the Mora and Sapello Rivers. Surviving buildings include the houses of early ranchers, as well as a stagecoach mailstop and inn. The district was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1963.
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Listing details
- Name
- Watrous
- City
- Watrous
- County
- Mora County
- State
- New Mexico
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000480
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 35.80727, -105.00238
When was Watrous listed on the National Register?
Watrous was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Watrous located?
Watrous is located in Watrous, Mora County, New Mexico at approximately 35.80727, -105.00238. See the map above.
Is Watrous a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Watrous is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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