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James Phelps White House
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National Register of Historic Places

James Phelps White House

Listed as “White, James Phelps, House”

Roswell’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jul 24, 1978; only 118 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older
Listed 1978Roswell
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About James Phelps White House

James Phelps White House, at 200 N. Lea Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 24, 1978: the first place in Roswell to be listed. Only 118 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the state level.

What it isHouse in Roswell, New Mexico. 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 · 38 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1910 to today

  1. 1910Built
  2. 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 48 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes

200 N. Lea Ave., Roswell · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

DirectionsWalk the tour in Google Maps
  1. 1James Phelps White HouseStart here
  2. 2Louise Massey HouseBuilding · 0.4 mi on
  3. 3Downtown Roswell Historic DistrictHipped Box · 0.2 mi on
Around it

6 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

BChaves County CourthouseBeaux Arts · Built 19110.5 miBSaunders-Crosby HouseQueen Anne0.8 miDDowntown Roswell Historic District (Boundary Increase)Queen Anne1.2 miDNew Mexico Military Institute Historic DistrictLate Gothic Revival1.2 miBMillhiser-Baker FarmQueen Anne · Built 18931.9 miBSlaughter-Hill RanchHorizontal Hewn Log1.9 mi

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Questions about James Phelps White House

Is James Phelps White House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 24, 1978 (Register number 78001812).

Is James Phelps White House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit James Phelps White House?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of James Phelps White House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 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 77847185 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.