Cimmaron Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Cimmaron Historic District, at S edge of city along NM 21, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 3, 1973: the first place in Cimarron to be listed. Only 47 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older. The Register lists it for its historic - aboriginal, commerce, politics and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 6 historic buildings. The listing covers 194 acres.
What it isHistoric district in New Mexico, 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 · 19 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
S edge of city along NM 21, Cimarron · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Cimarron MercantileBuilding · next door
Memories of Cimmaron Historic District
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Questions about Cimmaron Historic District
Is Cimmaron Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 3, 1973 (Register number 73001140).
Is Cimmaron Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Cimmaron Historic District?
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 Cimmaron Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 19 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 77847190 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.