Capitol Complex Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Capitol Complex Historic District, at State and Capitol Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 31, 2001. The Register lists it for its architecture, landscape design and politics, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 268 other Maine listings. The district takes in 5 historic buildings. The listing covers 40 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Augusta, Maine, United States. 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 · 21 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
State and Capitol Sts., Augusta · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ 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 Capitol Complex Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Capitol Complex Historic District
Is Capitol Complex Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 31, 2001 (Register number 01001417).
Is Capitol Complex Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is James G. Blaine House, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Capitol Complex 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 Capitol Complex Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 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 88686263 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.