Square Tower Group, Near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT
Summary
Significance: The Square Tower Group is one of six ruin complexes that together comprise the Hovenweep National Monument, an entity established in 1923 based on the recognition of the pre European Pueblo Culture and on the significance of its stone masonry. The complex built at the head of Little Ruin Canyon on Cajon Mesa took its name from the Square Tower located on the canyon bottom. Surrounding the canyonhead are Hovenweep Castle and Hovenweep House.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N287
Survey number: HABS UT-132
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
Aneth, 37.21611, -109.18706
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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