Brussels Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Brussels Historic District, at Roughly along Main and Community Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 6, 1998. The Register lists it for its commerce and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Late Victorian, as it does for 63 other Illinois listings. The district takes in 80 historic buildings. The listing covers 80 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Illinois, 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 · 26 MB · National Archives↗Finding Brussels Historic District
Roughly along Main and Community Sts., Brussels
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Late Victorian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late Victorian.
Memories of Brussels Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Brussels Historic District
Is Brussels Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 6, 1998 (Register number 98000981).
Is Brussels Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Principia College Historic District, 12.8 miles away.
Can you visit Brussels 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 Brussels Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 28891764 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.