Laurel Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Laurel Historic District, at West St. to Rossakatum Creek to Tenth St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 27, 1988. It was among the first 4 of Laurel’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its social history, at the local level. The district takes in 701 historic buildings. The listing covers 160 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Delaware, 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 · 512 MB · National Archives↗Finding Laurel Historic District
West St. to Rossakatum Creek to Tenth St., Laurel
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Laurel Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Laurel Historic District
Is Laurel Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 27, 1988 (Register number 88001056).
Is Laurel Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Laurel 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 Laurel Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 512 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 75324780 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.