Chaves County New Mexico (Historic Districts) has 5 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 2 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Downtown Roswell Historic District and New Mexico Military Institute Historic District, Downtown Roswell Historic District (Boundary Increase), Flying H Ranch and South Spring Ranch.
Several famous people are associated with these Chaves County historic places including James Hinkle and James John Hagerman.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Chaves County places including I.H. Rupp. Prominent architectural styles found in Chaves Country are Bungalow/Craftsman, Late Gothic Revival and Late Victorian.