Mesilla Plaza
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Mesilla Plaza was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966: the first place in Mesilla to be listed. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Jul 4, 1961, one of 37 in New Mexico. Only 0 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and politics, at the national level. The district takes in 14 historic buildings. The listing covers 50 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 313 MB · National Archives↗1961 to today
- 1961Named a National Historic Landmark
- 1966Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 60 years
Finding Mesilla Plaza
2 miles south of Las Cruces on NM 28, in Mesilla, NM
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Mesilla Plaza
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Mesilla Plaza
Is Mesilla Plaza on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1966 (Register number 66000475).
Is Mesilla Plaza a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Jul 4, 1961. New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Mesilla Plaza?
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 Mesilla Plaza?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 313 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 77846979. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.