Melson-Oldham Cabin
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Melson-Oldham Cabin
Melson-Oldham Cabin 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 was listed as part of Red River MRA.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 9 MB · National Archives↗Finding Melson-Oldham Cabin
Southeast of Red River, NM
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Melson-Oldham Cabin
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Melson-Oldham Cabin
Is Melson-Oldham Cabin on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 23, 1984 (Register number 84003057).
Is Melson-Oldham Cabin a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Taos Pueblo, 19.3 miles away.
Can you visit Melson-Oldham Cabin?
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 Melson-Oldham Cabin?
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 77846927. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.