Ashcroft-Merrill Historic District
Also known as Josiah Emer Ashcroft House; Merrill's Boarding House; Shady Ha
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Ashcroft-Merrill Historic District
Ashcroft-Merrill Historic District, at Jct. of Bloomfield and McNeil Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 27, 1990: the first place in Ramah to be listed. Only 571 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, architecture and religion, at the local level. It describes its style as Vernacular, as it does for 22 other New Mexico listings. The listing covers 1.1 acres.
What it isUnited States historic place. 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 · 105 MB · National Archives↗Finding Ashcroft-Merrill Historic District
Jct. of Bloomfield and McNeil Sts., Ramah
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Ashcroft-Merrill Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ashcroft-Merrill Historic District
Is Ashcroft-Merrill Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 27, 1990 (Register number 90001079).
Is Ashcroft-Merrill Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Ashcroft-Merrill 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 Ashcroft-Merrill Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 105 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 77847363 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.