Waterloo Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Waterloo Historic District, at 517 S. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 1, 1978. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 27 other Illinois listings. The district takes in 236 historic buildings. The listing covers 77 acres.
What it isListed on the National Register of Historic Places. 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 · 154 MB · National Archives↗Finding Waterloo Historic District
517 S. Main St., Waterloo
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Waterloo Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Waterloo Historic District
Is Waterloo Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 1, 1978 (Register number 78001177).
Is Waterloo Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Church of the Holy Family, 16.4 miles away.
Can you visit Waterloo 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 Waterloo Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 154 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 28893741 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.