John Acord House
Listed as “Acord, John, House”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About John Acord House
John Acord House, at W. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 2, 1984. It was among the first 11 of Artesia’s 14 listings, with nine others the same day. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 43 other New Mexico listings. It was listed as part of Artificial Stone Houses of Artesia TR. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHouse in Artesia, New Mexico. 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 · 6 MB · National Archives↗1908 to today
- 1908Built
- 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 42 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
W. Main St., Artesia · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of John Acord House
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Questions about John Acord House
Is John Acord House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 2, 1984 (Register number 84002891).
Is John Acord House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit John Acord House?
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 John Acord House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 6 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 77846074 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.