Temples Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Temples Historic District, at Madison Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1983: the first place in Anson to be listed. Only 615 of Maine’s 1,565 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 268 other Maine listings. The district takes in 4 historic buildings. The listing covers 1.5 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in North Anson, Maine. 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 · 63 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Madison Ave., Anson · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Temples Historic DistrictStart here
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Anson Grange #88Mid-19th Century · 0.2 mi on - 3
Carrabasset InnGreek Revival · 0.2 mi on
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Temples Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Temples Historic District
Is Temples Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 12, 1983 (Register number 83000474).
Is Temples Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Temples 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 Temples Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 63 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 88687334 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.