The Land Desk

The Land Desk

Foto Friday: Hovenweep National Monument turns 100

Jonathan P. Thompson's avatar
Jonathan P. Thompson
Mar 24, 2023
∙ Paid
Jonathan P. Thompson photo.

On March 3, 1923, President Warren G. Harding wielded the Antiquities Act to designate Hovenweep National Monument in southeastern Utah. The designation put a few hundred acres and a handful of Puebloan towers and other cultural sites under the auspices of the National Park Service, and was mainly aimed at protecting the site…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Jonathan P. Thompson.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Jonathan P. Thompson · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture