Jackson Commercial District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Jackson Commercial District, at Main St. between Court W to Broadway St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 21, 1986: the first place in Jackson to be listed. Only 1,775 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 148 other Kentucky listings. The district takes in 13 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Jackson MRA. The listing covers 2.8 acres. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Jackson, Kentucky, 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 · 27 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Main St. between Court W to Broadway St., Jackson · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Jackson Commercial District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Jackson Commercial District
Is Jackson Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 21, 1986 (Register number 86000284).
Is Jackson Commercial District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Jackson Commercial 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 Jackson Commercial District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 123845961 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.