National Register of Historic Places

South Spring Ranch

Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
Listed
April 23, 1989
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
88003465

About this property

The South Spring Ranch, on Rt. 2 in Roswell, New Mexico, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The listing included five contributing buildings on 7 acres (2.8 ha). The ranch was established in 1874 by John Chisum, to serve as headquarters of his wide-ranging cattle operations. It has also been known as Jinglebob Ranch. Its main house, built in 1902, is deemed non-contributing to the historic character of the ranch, due to modifications in the 1950s. It was originally a three-story red brick mansion. Another brick house, built in early 1900s in "Hipped Box" style, is contributing.

Location

Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
33.34728, -104.46970

Categories

AGRICULTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Slaughter-Hill Ranch
Civil War
3.8 mi
Saunders-Crosby House
Civil War
4 mi
Garrett, Patrick Floyd, House
Industrial
4.3 mi
Chaves County Courthouse
Industrial
4.6 mi
Downtown Roswell Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
4.6 mi

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When was South Spring Ranch listed on the National Register?

South Spring Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1989.

What type of historic resource is South Spring Ranch?

South Spring Ranch is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for South Spring Ranch?

The period of significance for South Spring Ranch is recorded as the listed era.

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