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National Register of Historic Places

Sylvester M. Mallette Cabin

Listed as “Mallette, Sylvester M., Cabin”

Red River’s first place on the National RegisterListed Feb 23, 1984; only 279 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Sylvester M. Mallette Cabin

Sylvester M. Mallette Cabin, at River St. and Copper King, 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.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 11 MB · National Archives↗
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River St. and Copper King, Red River · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Sylvester M. Mallette CabinStart here
  2. 2Red River SchoolhouseBuilding · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3Brigham J. Young HouseItalianate · next door
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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 HouseBuilding0.6 miBOrin Mallette CabinBuilding1.3 miBMelson-Oldham CabinBuilding1.5 mi

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Questions about Sylvester M. Mallette Cabin

Is Sylvester M. Mallette Cabin on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 23, 1984 (Register number 84003056).

Is Sylvester M. Mallette Cabin a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Taos Pueblo, 20 miles away.

Can you visit Sylvester M. Mallette 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 Sylvester M. Mallette Cabin?

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 77846925. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.