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Keithsburg Historic District
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National Register of Historic Places

Keithsburg Historic District

A district of 14 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1986
Listed 1986Keithsburg

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Keithsburg Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Jackson, Fifth, Washington, and Third Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1986. The Register lists it for its commerce, at the local level. The district takes in 14 historic buildings. The listing covers 2 acres.

What it isHistoric district in Keithsburg, 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 · 30 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Keithsburg Historic District

Roughly bounded by Jackson, Fifth, Washington, and Third Sts., Keithsburg

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Keithsburg Historic District

Is Keithsburg Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 8, 1986 (Register number 86001004).

Is Keithsburg Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Keithsburg 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 Keithsburg Historic District?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 28893731 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.