Abo (historic place)
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Abó, is a pueblo ruin in New Mexico that is preserved as part of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. The ruins are located about 9 miles (14 km) west of Mountainair, at about 6,100 feet (1,900 m) above sea level. They are said to date back to the 14th century. It was a major trading station during its time. There is a visitor contact station, a 0.25 miles (0.40 km) trail through the mission ruins, and a 0.5 miles (0.80 km) trail around the unexcavated pueblo ruins. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1962.[2][3]
Abo | |
Nearest city | Abo, New Mexico |
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Coordinates | 34°26′56″N 106°22′17″W |
Area | 30 acres (12 ha) |
Built | 1629 (1629) |
Part of | Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (ID66000494) |
NRHP reference No. | 66000497[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
Designated NHL | June 13, 1962[2] |
Abo is also the geological type locality for the Abo Formation, which is made up of sandstone red beds and is exposed to the northwest of the Abo ruins.