Glorieta Pass Battlefield
Also known as Glorieta Pass
About Glorieta Pass Battlefield
Glorieta Pass Battlefield was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Nov 5, 1961, one of 37 in New Mexico. The Register lists it for its military, at the national level. The listing covers 444 acres.
What it isAmerican Civil War site. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 430 MB · National Archives↗1961 to today
- 1961Named a National Historic Landmark
- 1966Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 60 years
Finding Glorieta Pass Battlefield
Near Valencia, NM (1.3 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Glorieta Pass Battlefield
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Glorieta Pass Battlefield
Is Glorieta Pass Battlefield on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1966 (Register number 66000486).
Is Glorieta Pass Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Nov 5, 1961. New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Glorieta Pass Battlefield?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Glorieta Pass Battlefield?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 430 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77847018 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.