Augusta Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Augusta Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Riverside Dr., 5th, Frankfort, and Williams Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 13, 1984. It was among the first 4 of Augusta’s 15 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, education, exploration/settlement and politics, at the local level. It describes its style as Late Victorian, as it does for 80 other Kentucky listings. The district takes in 133 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Augusta MRA. The listing covers 46 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 261 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Roughly bounded by Riverside Dr., 5th, Frankfort, and Williams Sts., Augusta · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Augusta Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Augusta Historic District
Is Augusta Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 13, 1984 (Register number 84001385).
Is Augusta Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is DONALD B (towboat), 3.5 miles away.
Can you visit Augusta 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 Augusta Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 261 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 123845931 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.