National Register of Historic Places

Hillsboro High School

Hillsboro, Sierra County, New Mexico
Listed
April 14, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93000254

About this property

The Hillsboro High School, in Hillsboro, New Mexico, is a historic Mission/Spanish Revival-style school building that was built in 1922. It was designed by El Paso–based architects Trost and Trost. Located on the southeast corner of Elenora St. and First Ave., it has also been known as Sierra County High School and it has been designated SR 1304. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. The building is now home to Hillsboro Community Center. It was the first dedicated four-year high school building in Sierra County and the first secondary school open to all county students. According to a 1994 report on historic resources in the county: "Most students were from Hillsboro but a few came from Kingston, Lake Valley and other Sierra County communities. Students from nearby ranches traveled to school on horseback. Some families rented or purchased homes in Hillsboro so that their children could attend high school. Other students boarded in town and by 1924 a "bachelor hall" was furnished for the convenience of self-supporting students."

Location

Hillsboro, Sierra County, New Mexico
32.91961, -107.56765

Categories

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Hillsboro High School listed on the National Register?

Hillsboro High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Hillsboro High School?

Hillsboro High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hillsboro High School?

The period of significance for Hillsboro High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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