John Henry Shafer House
Listed as “Shafer, John Henry, House” · Also known as Holyoak Farmstead
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About John Henry Shafer House
John Henry Shafer House, at 500 S. 400 E., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 2001. It was among the first 8 of Moab’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, politics, education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late Victorian, as it does for 188 other Utah listings.
What it isHistoric house in Moab, Utah. 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 · 40 MB · National Archives↗Finding John Henry Shafer House
500 S. 400 E., Moab
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of John Henry Shafer House
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Questions about John Henry Shafer House
Is John Henry Shafer House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 2, 2001 (Register number 01000472).
Is John Henry Shafer House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Utah has 12 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit John Henry Shafer House?
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 John Henry Shafer House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 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 72001079 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.