Oljato Trading Post, Trading post in Oljato-Monument Valley, United States.
The trading post structure includes a central trading room, storage areas, living quarters, and a traditional hogan building within the Monument Valley region.
Established in 1921 by Joseph Heffernan, the Oljato Trading Post became a vital commerce center for the Navajo Nation throughout the twentieth century.
The trading post functions as a marketplace where Navajo artisans display and sell handcrafted items including jewelry, pottery, and traditional textiles.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation estimates that 1.3 million dollars are required to complete necessary repairs to restore this historical structure.
Named after the Navajo word Oljéé'to meaning Moonwater, this trading post represents one of the few remaining early 20th-century trading establishments in Utah.
Location: San Juan County
Inception: 1921
GPS coordinates: 37.03638,-110.31824
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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