Red River Schoolhouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Red River Schoolhouse
Red River Schoolhouse, at High 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 was listed as part of Red River MRA. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Red River, New Mexico, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 11 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
High St., Red River · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Red River SchoolhouseStart here
- 2Brigham J. Young HouseItalianate · next door
- 3Sylvester M. Mallette CabinBuilding · 0.2 mi on
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Red River Schoolhouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Red River Schoolhouse
Is Red River Schoolhouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 23, 1984 (Register number 84003059).
Is Red River Schoolhouse 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 Red River Schoolhouse?
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 Red River Schoolhouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 11 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 77846931 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.