Marblehead Historic District
Also known as Old Town and Gingerbread Hill; Abbott Hall
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Marblehead Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Marblehead Harbor, Waldron Court, Essex, Elm, Pond, and Norman Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 10, 1984. It was among the first 8 of Marblehead’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce, military and exploration/settlement, at the national level. It describes its style as Georgian, as it does for 310 other Massachusetts listings. The district takes in 988 historic buildings. The listing covers 2,300 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Marblehead, Massachusetts. 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 · 218 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Roughly bounded by Marblehead Harbor, Waldron Court, Essex, Elm, Pond, and Norman Sts., Marblehead · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Old Town HouseGeorgian · 0.1 mi on - 3
St. Michael's ChurchGreek Revival · 0.1 mi on - 4
Jeremiah Lee HouseLate Georgian · next door - 5
Robert "King" Hooper MansionColonial · next door
6 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Georgian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Georgian.
Memories of Marblehead Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Marblehead Historic District
Is Marblehead Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 1984 (Register number 84002402).
Is Marblehead Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Gen. John Glover House, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Marblehead 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 Marblehead Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 218 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 63794672 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.