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Pipe Spring National Monument

Historic spring and fortified ranch in northern Arizona

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Pipe Spring National Monument is a United States National Monument located in the U.S. state of Arizona, rich with American Indian, early explorer, and Mormon pioneer history. Administered by the National Park Service, Pipe Spring was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and the boundaries of the Pipe Spring National Monument Historic District (a portion of the monument) were expanded in October 2000.

Paleolithic
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Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
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National Register listing

October 15, 1966

Armijo discovery

1829

Naming by Jacob Hamblin

1858

Ranching established

1860s

Black Hawk War raids

1866

Fort construction

1872

Church purchase

1873

Edmunds-Tucker consequence

1887

Kaibab Paiute Reservation established

1907

Monument designation

1923

Historic district expansion

October 2000

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Archaeological Features

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Defensive Structures

CastlesFortresses
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Animal Husbandry Features

CorralsLivestock Enclosures
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Water Management Features

Wells
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Agricultural and Land Use Features

OrchardsGardensCattle Pens
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Houses
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Coordinates

36.86° N, -112.74° E