Wheelwright Commercial District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Wheelwright Commercial District, at Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 19, 1980. The Register lists it for its industry and town planning, at the state level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 148 other Kentucky listings. The district takes in 16 historic buildings. The listing covers 4.5 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 53 MB · National Archives↗Finding Wheelwright Commercial District
Main St., Wheelwright
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Wheelwright Commercial District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Wheelwright Commercial District
Is Wheelwright Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 19, 1980 (Register number 80001527).
Is Wheelwright Commercial District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Middle Creek Battlefield, 22.6 miles away.
Can you visit Wheelwright 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 Wheelwright Commercial District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 53 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 123850068 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.