Burnside Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Burnside Historic District, at Lakeshore Dr. and French Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 14, 1984: the first place in Burnside to be listed. Only 1,566 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 168 other Kentucky listings. The district takes in 4 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Pulaski County MRA. The listing covers 2.7 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Burnside, Kentucky. 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 · 9 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Lakeshore Dr. and French Ave., Burnside · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Burnside Historic DistrictStart here
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Burnside Methodist ChurchVictorian Gothic · 0.1 mi on - 3
Boland HouseQueen Anne · 0.4 mi on
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Burnside Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Burnside Historic District
Is Burnside Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 14, 1984 (Register number 84001944).
Is Burnside Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas, 8.8 miles away.
Can you visit Burnside 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 Burnside Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 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 123848257 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.