John M. Webster House
Listed as “Webster, John M., House” · Also known as Shepard House; Robinson House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About John M. Webster House
John M. Webster House, at Jct. of Main St. and Fifth Ave., SE corner, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 20, 1995. It was among the first 8 of Hillsboro’s 9 listings, with six others the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Late Victorian Vernacular, as it does for 3 other New Mexico listings. It was listed as part of Hillsboro MPS. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHouse in Sierra County, 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 · 9 MB · National Archives↗1893 to today
- 1893Built
- 1995Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 31 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Jct. of Main St. and Fifth Ave., SE corner, Hillsboro · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Late Victorian Vernacular style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late Victorian Vernacular.
Memories of John M. Webster House
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Questions about John M. Webster House
Is John M. Webster House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 20, 1995 (Register number 95000464).
Is John M. Webster House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit John M. Webster 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 M. Webster House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 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 77846831 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.