Comer Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Comer Historic District, at Roughly, Main St. from Forest Ave. to Laurel Ave., GA 72 from Oak St. past GA 98, and GA 98 from GA 72 past Paoli St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 21, 1995. The Register lists it for its architecture, commerce, town planning and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 185 other Georgia listings. The district takes in 171 historic buildings. The listing covers 205 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 28 MB · National Archives↗Finding Comer Historic District
Roughly, Main St. from Forest Ave. to Laurel Ave., GA 72 from Oak St. past GA 98, and GA 98 from GA 72 past Paoli St., Comer
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Comer Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Comer Historic District
Is Comer Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 21, 1995 (Register number 95001378).
Is Comer Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Henry W. Grady House, 16.3 miles away.
Can you visit Comer 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 Comer Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 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 93208883 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.