Palace of the Governors
Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Palace Avenue at Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe, NM |
| County | Santa Fe County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Military, Politics and government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 66000489 |
| Type of place | palace |
| Style | Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Pueblo Revival Style architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, National Treasure |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Palace Avenue at Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe, NM |
| Website | nmhistorymuseum.org/about/campus/the-palace-of-the-governors.html ↗ |
| Coordinates | 35.6878° N, 105.9381° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Santa Fe | 65 listed places in Santa Fe → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Pecos National Historical Park · 18 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, Nm) 12 miles · Field Tract Campground 14 miles · Holy Ghost Group Area 15 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Palace of the Governors listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Palace of the Governors?
Probably. Places of this type are usually open to the public, but the record lists no hours; the official website will have them.
Source: Official website
Where is Palace of the Governors?
Palace Avenue at Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The nearest national park unit is Pecos National Historical Park, 18 miles away.
Source: Pecos National Historical Park
Where is the nomination form for Palace of the Governors?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Palace of the Governors?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, Nm), 12 miles away. Field Tract Campground is 14 miles away, and Holy Ghost Group Area is 15 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Palace of the Governors?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Is there a wildfire near Palace of the Governors right now?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Frijoles, 16 miles away.
Source: Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000489. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place.