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El Cuartelejo

Scott, Kansas
County of Scott.
13 miles north of Scott City
National Register Number: 66000351
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Domestic - village site (pueblo group). The threat level was Watch in
2008.
Congressional District: KS-1 Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: State Historic Site.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - July 19, 1964):
This archeological district consists of more than 20 sites, mostly associated with the Dismal River/Plains Apache culture, dating from ca. A.D. 1650 to 1750. The principal site is a pueblo ruin thought to have been built by Taos Indians who sought refuge with the Apache during times of trouble with the Spanish. It is the northeasternmost example of a pueblo in the country. The site also illustrates Spanish explorations in the Plains that predates those of Americans by many decades. El Cuartelejo is within the boundaries of Lake Scott State Park.

Condition:
Physical deterioration and site erosion at the pueblo ruins continues.

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