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National Register of Historic Places

Delta

Also known as Shadowland

On the National Register since 197848 years
Greek RevivalListed 1978Lexington

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Delta

Delta was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 10, 1978. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 559 other Kentucky listings. The listing covers 10 acres.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 56 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Delta

South of Lexington at 2450 Armstrong Mill Rd., in Lexington, KY

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

4 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

More like it

Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

Memories of Delta

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Questions about Delta

Is Delta on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 10, 1978 (Register number 78001314).

Is Delta a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ashland, 5.3 miles away.

Can you visit Delta?

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 Delta?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 56 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 123849821. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.