Goulding's Trading Post is a landmark in Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah, and a filming location for Stagecoach (1939). Built in 1924, it was designed by Harry Goulding, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Navajo Nation.
Location: U.S. Route 163 (off historic UT 47), Monument Valley, Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Monument Valley, Oljato-Monument Valley
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0886, SRC-0887, SRC-3124 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0886, SRC-0887, SRC-3125 - Designed by Harry Goulding
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0886, SRC-0887, SRC-3126 - Appeared in Stagecoach (movie, 1939)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0886, SRC-0888 - Built in 1924
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-13479, SRC-0886, SRC-14644 - Built in 1928
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-12978, SRC-3126, SRC-13180
Ownership history
Current owner — Navajo Nation (since 2023)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-13750, SRC-13751, SRC-12978
Current owner — Navajo Nation (since 2023)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-13750, SRC-13751, SRC-13959
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0886 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: Goulding's Trading Post (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0887 — Goulding's Lodge — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0888 — Behind the Scenes in Monument Valley — Smithsonian Magazine (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12978 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goulding%27s_Lodge (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13180 — Moab Museum — Moab History: Goulding Trading Post (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13479 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/8 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13750 — https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/navajo-nation-new-owners-of-gouldings-lodge-celebrate-at-ribbon-cutting/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13751 — https://www.indiangaming.com/navajo-nation-celebrates-grand-opening-of-gouldings-lodge/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13959 — Navajo-Hopi Observer (nhonews.com) — "Navajo Nation takes ownership of Goulding's Lodge in Utah" (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14644 — Deseret News (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3124 — Goulding's Monument Valley — History (official site) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3125 — The Vale Magazine — Goulding's Trading Post: Much More Than a General Store (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3126 — Utah.com — Goulding's Trading Post (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4833 — National Park Service — National Register Information System (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4834 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
The entries above show the sources and confidence scores recorded in our fact ledger.
Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Seasonal; contact lodge for current museum hours
Admission: Nominal fee (approx $2 ages 12+, $1 ages 3-11, under 3 free); confirm with lodge
Frequently asked questions
How is Goulding’s Trading Post connected to Stagecoach?
Goulding’s Trading Post, in Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah, has a documented connection to Stagecoach. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Can you visit Goulding’s Trading Post?
Yes — Goulding’s Trading Post is open to the public. Hours: Seasonal; contact lodge for current museum hours. Admission: Nominal fee (approx $2 ages 12+, $1 ages 3-11, under 3 free); confirm with lodge.
Who designed Goulding’s Trading Post?
Goulding’s Trading Post was designed by Harry Goulding.
Where is Goulding’s Trading Post located?
Goulding’s Trading Post is located in Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah.