Artesia in Eddy County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Acord-Wheatley House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 9, 2023
1. The Acord-Wheatley House Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1908
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 32° 50.519′ N, 104° 24.38′ W. Marker is in Artesia, New Mexico, in Eddy County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 82) and South 8th Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 W Main St, Artesia NM 88210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Sallie Chisum Robert House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Baskin House (about 400 feet away); The Lukins House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary Emmons Yates (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin Yates, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Van Stratton Welch (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Illinois #3 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Derrick Floor (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Artesia.
Regarding The Acord-Wheatley House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
TheJohn Acord House is significant as a good example of the vernacular residential types built of artificial stone in Artesia soon after the founding of the town.
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The original owner of the property on which the house stands was Earl McBride who acquired the property in 1904. In 1905, he sold the two lots to Eugene Walker who, in 1906, sold them to Claire Williamson for $300.
In 1908, John Acord purchased the property and erected the house. According to local tradition, Joe A. Clayton was the building contractor. John Acord was a grocer. In 1919, he sold the property to E. S. Shattuck, a cattleman. In 1925, Rex Wheatley, manager of the Joyce-Pruit Company Store (largest merchandise store in town) acquired the house.
Also see . . . John Acord House (PDF). National Register nomination for the house, which was listed as part of the Artificial Stone Houses of Artesia group in 1984. (Prepared by Betsy Swanson, New Mexico Historic Preservation Division; via National Archives) (Submitted on October 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 9, 2023
2. The Acord-Wheatley House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
