Jemez Historic Site

Jemez State Monument

Nave of the San José de los Jemez Mission Church
Location Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Coordinates 35°46′38″N 106°41′11″W / 35.77722°N 106.68639°W / 35.77722; -106.68639Coordinates: 35°46′38″N 106°41′11″W / 35.77722°N 106.68639°W / 35.77722; -106.68639
Built 1621
Architect Fray Gerónimo Zárate Salmerón
Architectural style Other
NRHP Reference # 73001147[1]
Added to NRHP March 14, 1973

The Jemez Historic Site (formerly Jemez State Monument) is a protected area in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States, in the village of Jemez Springs. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973,[1] and in 2012 it was designated as a National Historic Landmark.[2]

The Site consists of the 14th century stone ruins of Gisewa Pueblo, and the 17th century San José de los Jemez Mission Church. The Jemez People once occupied Gisewa Pueblo and many other Pueblos in this area.

Name change

On March 29, 2013, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez signed a bill that authorizes a change from New Mexico State Monuments to New Mexico Historic Sites.[3]

Gallery

The ruins circa 1877. Photo by John K. Hillers. 
Ruins of Gisewa Pueblo and San José de los Jemez Mission Church. 
Christmas farolitos at the old church, 2006. 

See also

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Interior Desegnates 27 New National Landmarks" (Press release). Washington, DC: Department of the Interior. 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2013-05-02. The national historic landmarks announced today include … San José de los Jémez Mission and Gíusewa Pueblo Site
  3. ↑ Goodman, Amanda (2013-02-15). "Bill would change name of monuments". Santa Fe, NM: KRQE. Retrieved 2013-05-02.

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