Santa Rosa in Guadalupe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Jesus M. Casaus House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023
1. Jesus M. Casaus House Marker
A Registered Cultural Property
State of New Mexico
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 34° 56.163′ N, 104° 40.975′ W. Marker is in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, in Guadalupe County. It is on South 3rd Street (State Road 91) north of Casaus Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 628 3rd St, Santa Rosa NM 88435, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern New Mexico. It is also in the American Southwest, on the Great Plains, on the Southern Plains, on the High Plains, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Santa Rosa (approx. 0.6 miles away); Santa Rosa Lake State Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Santa Rosa (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Santa Rosa (approx. 2.1 miles away); Silver Moon Cafι (approx. 2.3 miles away); Puerto de Luna (approx. 8 miles away).
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Regarding Jesus M. Casaus House. Excerpts from the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the property:
This two story Craftsman/Bungalow style residence was built around 1917-1919 by one of New Mexico's leading legislators, Jesus M. Casaus. The house is the only example in Santa Rosa of the finely integrated Craftsman/Bungalow tradition, with its stuccoed walls, articulated woodwork and low pitched metal roofs on the exterior and the fine detailing of hardwood wainscoat paneling, stenciled decorative patterns on the walls and ceilings and oak molding on the interior.
Courthouse records indicate that J. M. Casaus bought land in Santa Rosa for his house in July, 1917. Several sets of plans in the possession of his daughter, Miss Elvira Casaus, indicate that Mr. Casaus had several architects draw up plans for his residence from 1917-1919; although the final plans for the existing house have not been uncovered, the residence was undoubtedly built at this time. Miss Casaus relates that the home served as a center of entertainment for visiting U.S. Senators and Congressmen.
Also see . . . Jesus M. Casaus House. National
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023
2. Jesus M. Casaus House Marker
from Representative New Mexicans by C.S. Peterson; via Google Books (Public Domain), 1912
3. Jesus M. Casaus (1867-_
Born in San Miguel County, N.M., he was a child when the family moved to Guadalupe County. There, he raised sheep and cattle and operated a mercantile in business with his father. The younger Casaus also was vice president of a Fort Sumner bank before entering politics in 1907, when he was elected sheriff of Guadalupe County. He later was elected to the state legislature and Guadalupe County treasurer. He was involved in the Democratic Party.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on November 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
