Lincoln Memorial
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About Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial, at West Potomac Park, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966: the first place in Washington to be listed. Only 0 of District of Columbia’s 691 listings are older. The Register lists it for its landscape design, art, politics and architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Neoclassical, as it does for 5 other District of Columbia listings. The listing covers 163.6 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isMemorial in Washington, D.C., United States. 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 · 31 MB · National Archives↗1922 to today
- 1922Built, designed by Henry Bacon
- 1966Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 60 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
West Potomac Park, Washington · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Neoclassical style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Neoclassical.
Memories of Lincoln Memorial
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Lincoln Memorial
Is Lincoln Memorial on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1966 (Register number 66000030).
Is Lincoln Memorial a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; District of Columbia has 75 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Naval Observatory, 0.4 miles away.
Can you visit Lincoln Memorial?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Lincoln Memorial?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 31 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 117692271 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.