Williamsburg Armory
Also known as Wh-W-12
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Williamsburg Armory
Williamsburg Armory, at S. Second St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 6, 2002. It was among the first 3 of Williamsburg’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its military, at the local level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 42 other Kentucky listings. It was listed as part of Kentucky's National Guard Facilities MPS.
What it isHistoric building in Williamsburg, Kentucky, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
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: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
S. Second St., Williamsburg · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Williamsburg ArmoryStart here
- 2Williamsburg Historic DistrictDistrict · 0.4 mi on
- 3
Lane TheaterArt Deco · next door - 4
Dr. Ancil Gatliff HouseVictorian · next door
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Art Deco style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Art Deco.
Memories of Williamsburg Armory
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Williamsburg Armory
Is Williamsburg Armory on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 6, 2002 (Register number 02000930).
Is Williamsburg Armory a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Williamsburg Armory?
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 Williamsburg Armory?
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 123849018 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.