National Monument · Colorado, United States
Yucca House National Monument
Yucca House National Monument is a national monument in Colorado, United States, covering 195 acres (79 ha), established in 1919.
National Monument · Colorado, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado, United States |
| Area | 195 acres (79 ha) |
| Established | 1919 |
| Coordinates | 37.2503° N, 108.6860° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Yucca House National Monument
Yucca House National Monument is a United States National Monument located in Montezuma County, Colorado between the towns of Towaoc (headquarters of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe) and Cortez, Colorado. Yucca House is a large, unexcavated Ancestral Puebloan archaeological site. Yucca House was established as a national monument in 1919, by President Woodrow Wilson's Proclamation No. 1549.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) · Cortez, United States · 4.8 miles away
- Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) · Durango, United States · 51.7 miles away
- Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) · Telluride, United States · 64.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yucca House National Monument?
Yucca House National Monument is in Colorado, United States (37.2503° N, 108.6860° W).
When was Yucca House National Monument established?
Yucca House National Monument was established in 1919, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Yucca House National Monument?
Yucca House National Monument covers 195 acres (79 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yucca_House_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/yuho/ — Official park page.