Benham Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Benham Historic District, at KY 160, Central Ave., McKnight and Cypress Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 21, 1983. The Register lists it for its town planning, industry and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Gothic, as it does for 49 other Kentucky listings. The district takes in 10 historic buildings. The listing covers 3 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 43 MB · National Archives↗Finding Benham Historic District
KY 160, Central Ave., McKnight and Cypress Sts., Benham
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.
Memories of Benham Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Benham Historic District
Is Benham Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 21, 1983 (Register number 83002785).
Is Benham Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pine Mountain Settlement School, 12.8 miles away.
Can you visit Benham 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 Benham Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 43 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 123850291 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.