Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation), at MD 32 and MD 97, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 6, 1980. It was among the first 6 of Westminster’s 13 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Gothic Revival, as it does for 78 other Maryland listings. The district takes in 1,246 historic buildings. The listing covers 235 acres.
What it isHistoric center of Westminster, Maryland. 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 · 187 MB · National Archives↗Finding Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation)
MD 32 and MD 97, Westminster
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Gothic Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Gothic Revival.
Memories of Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation)
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Is Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation) on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 6, 1980 (Register number 80001804).
Is Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation) a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Whittaker Chambers Farm, 5.9 miles away.
Can you visit Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
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 Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 187 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 106777080 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.