Townsend Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Townsend Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Gray, Ginn and South, Lattamus and Main Sts., and Commerce St. and Cannery Ln. and Railroad Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1986. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Gothic Revival, as it does for 38 other Delaware listings. The district takes in 217 historic buildings. The listing covers 46 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 · 132 MB · National Archives↗Finding Townsend Historic District
Roughly bounded by Gray, Ginn and South, Lattamus and Main Sts., and Commerce St. and Cannery Ln. and Railroad Ave., Townsend
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Gothic Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Gothic Revival.
Memories of Townsend Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Townsend Historic District
Is Townsend Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 8, 1986 (Register number 86001029).
Is Townsend Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Corbit-Sharp House, 4.4 miles away.
Can you visit Townsend 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 Townsend Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 132 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 75324476 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.