Dexter Cabin
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About Dexter Cabin
Dexter Cabin, at 912 Harrison Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 25, 1970. It was among the first 3 of Leadville’s 5 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 1.3 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Colorado, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗1879 to today
- 1879Built
- 1970Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 56 years
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
912 Harrison Ave., Leadville · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Dexter Cabin
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Questions about Dexter Cabin
Is Dexter Cabin on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 25, 1970 (Register number 70000163).
Is Dexter Cabin a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Leadville Historic District, 0.4 miles away.
Can you visit Dexter Cabin?
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 Dexter Cabin?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 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 84131148 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.