The National Park Service has added the Donald Judd Historic District in Marfa, Texas, to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation covers 15 buildings transformed by artist Donald Judd, including structures on the decommissioned Fort D.A. Russell army base, as well as his outdoor work *15 Untitled Works in Concrete* (1980–84). Judd began acquiring property in Marfa in 1971, creating an artist-centered environment that now draws around 50,000 visitors annually.
The listing formally recognizes Judd’s architectural and artistic legacy, strengthening protections for his site-specific installations and buildings. It supports the preservation efforts of the Judd Foundation and the Chinati Foundation, ensuring that Judd’s vision—to create a unified space for the study and appreciation of his work—endures for scholars and the public. The designation also builds on earlier federal protections for Fort D.A. Russell and the Central Marfa Historic District.