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National Register of Historic Places

Sun-Up Ranch

Also known as Jacka, Jerry and Rose, Property

New River’s first place on the National RegisterListed May 23, 1988; only 670 of Arizona’s 1,402 listings are older
Homestead CabinListed 1988New River

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

About

About the district

Sun-Up Ranch, at W. Frontage Rd. off Black Canyon Hwy./I-17, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1988: the first place in New River to be listed. Only 670 of Arizona’s 1,402 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, at the state level. It describes its style as Homestead Cabin, as it does for 1 other Arizona listings. The district takes in 4 historic buildings. The listing covers 5 acres.

What it isHistoric ranch in New River, Arizona, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 69 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

W. Frontage Rd. off Black Canyon Hwy./I-17, New River · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Sun-Up Ranch

Is Sun-Up Ranch on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 23, 1988 (Register number 88000558).

Is Sun-Up Ranch a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Arizona has 35 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Sun-Up Ranch?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Sun-Up Ranch?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 69 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75610222 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.