Americus Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Americus Historic District, at Irregular pattern along Lee St. with extensions to Dudley St., railroad tracks, Rees Park, and Glessner St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 1, 1976: the first place in Americus to be listed. Only 295 of Georgia’s 2,197 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Victorian Commercial, as it does for 5 other Georgia listings. The district takes in 365 historic buildings. The listing covers 250 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Georgia, US. 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 · 61 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Irregular pattern along Lee St. with extensions to Dudley St., railroad tracks, Rees Park, and Glessner St., Americus · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Americus Historic DistrictStart here
- 2Lustron House at 547 Oak AvenueLustron · Built 1949 · 0.3 mi on
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Americus Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Americus Historic District
Is Americus Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 1, 1976 (Register number 76000648).
Is Americus Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Americus 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 Americus Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 61 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 93209512 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.