Shakespeare Ghost Town
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
The same place, years apart
An old view from Lordsburg’s archive beside today’s photo. Drag across to compare. The two aren’t taken from exactly the same spot.
ThenTodayTown of Shakespeare · Library of Congress. Matched to this listing by the words in its caption.
About the district
Shakespeare Ghost Town was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 16, 1973: the first place in Lordsburg to be listed. Only 55 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, at the national level. The district takes in 5 historic buildings. The listing covers 504 acres.
What it isGhost town and historic district in Hidalgo County, 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 · 174 MB · National Archives↗An old view of Shakespeare Ghost Town
Postcards and photographs from Lordsburg’s archive whose captions name it. Tap one to see it full screen.
Finding Shakespeare Ghost Town
Southwest of Lordsburg, NM, off NM 494
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Shakespeare Ghost Town
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Shakespeare Ghost Town
Is Shakespeare Ghost Town on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 16, 1973 (Register number 73001141).
Is Shakespeare Ghost Town a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Shakespeare Ghost Town?
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 Shakespeare Ghost Town?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 174 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 77847316 · Wikidata · old views from Lordsburg’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.