Silk Stocking District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Silk Stocking District, at Roughly Bounded by Coffee, 2nd, McMillan, and Court Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 13, 1979. It was among the first 4 of Talladega’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 225 other Alabama listings. The district takes in 120 historic buildings. The listing covers 113 acres.
What it isHistoric district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Talladega, 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 · 127 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Roughly Bounded by Coffee, 2nd, McMillan, and Court Sts., Talladega · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings 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 Silk Stocking District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Silk Stocking District
Is Silk Stocking District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 13, 1979 (Register number 79000403).
Is Silk Stocking District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Swayne Hall, 1.2 miles away.
Can you visit Silk Stocking 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 Silk Stocking District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 127 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 77837388 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.