Morrison Historic District
Also known as Town of Mt. Morrison
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Morrison Historic District, at CO 8, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 28, 1976. It was among the first 2 of Morrison’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce, transportation and exploration/settlement, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 33 other Colorado listings. The district takes in 63 historic buildings. The listing covers 40.8 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 89 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
CO 8, Morrison · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Morrison Historic DistrictStart here
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Morrison SchoolhouseBuilding · 0.2 mi on
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Victorian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Victorian.
Memories of Morrison Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Morrison Historic District
Is Morrison Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 28, 1976 (Register number 76000561).
Is Morrison Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Denver Civic Center, 12.3 miles away.
Can you visit Morrison 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 Morrison Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 89 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 84131036 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.