Slaughter-Hill Ranch
Also known as Cunningham Homestead; Estancia Pavo Real; Canning Farm
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Slaughter-Hill Ranch
Slaughter-Hill Ranch, at 1601 E. Second St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1988. It was among the first 10 of Roswell’s 14 listings, with three others the same day. The Register lists it for its agriculture, exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Roswell New Mexico MRA.
What it isHuman settlement in New Mexico, United States of America. 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 · 11 MB · National Archives↗Finding Slaughter-Hill Ranch
1601 E. Second St., Roswell
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
7 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Slaughter-Hill Ranch
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Slaughter-Hill Ranch
Is Slaughter-Hill Ranch on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 29, 1988 (Register number 85003640).
Is Slaughter-Hill Ranch a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Slaughter-Hill Ranch?
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 Slaughter-Hill Ranch?
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 77845977 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.