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National Register of Historic Places

Brigham J. Young House

Listed as “Young, Brigham J., House”

Red River’s first place on the National RegisterListed Feb 23, 1984; only 279 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older
ItalianateListed 1984Red River
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About Brigham J. Young House

Brigham J. Young House, at Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 23, 1984: the first place in Red River to be listed. Only 279 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 19 other New Mexico listings. It was listed as part of Red River MRA. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 8 MB · National Archives↗
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Main St., Red River · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Brigham J. Young HouseStart here
  2. 2Red River SchoolhouseBuilding · next door
  3. 3Sylvester M. Mallette CabinBuilding · 0.2 mi on
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3 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BPierce-Fuller HouseBuilding0.7 miBMelson-Oldham CabinBuilding1.4 miBOrin Mallette CabinBuilding1.4 mi

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Questions about Brigham J. Young House

Is Brigham J. Young House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 23, 1984 (Register number 84003063).

Is Brigham J. Young House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Taos Pueblo, 20.1 miles away.

Can you visit Brigham J. Young 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 Brigham J. Young House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 8 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 77846919. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.