Jackson Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Jackson Historic District, at Roughly along College, Forest, and Carroll Aves., bounded by Cedar, Florida, Commerce, Clinton, and Spruce Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 23, 1998: the first place in Jackson to be listed. Only 972 of Alabama’s 1,349 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, commerce and town planning, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 225 other Alabama listings. The district takes in 140 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Clarke County MPS. The listing covers 180 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isListed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Clarke County, Alabama. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 92 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Roughly along College, Forest, and Carroll Aves., bounded by Cedar, Florida, Commerce, Clinton, and Spruce Sts., Jackson · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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McClellan, Doit W., Lustron HouseLustron House · Built 1949 · 0.2 mi on - 3
McKee, J.P., Lustron HouseLustron House · Built 1949 · next door
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Jackson Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Jackson Historic District
Is Jackson Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 23, 1998 (Register number 97001656).
Is Jackson Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Jackson Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Jackson Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 92 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77835013 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.