Gorham Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Gorham Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 2, 1992. It was among the first 8 of Gorham’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its town planning, commerce, architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 204 other Maine listings. The district takes in 42 historic buildings. The listing covers 25 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Gorham, 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 · 40 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Roughly bounded by College, Church, Cross, State and Maple Sts., including School St. from State to north of Church, in Gorham, ME · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Gorham Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Gorham Historic District
Is Gorham Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 2, 1992 (Register number 92001298).
Is Gorham Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Tate House, 6.8 miles away.
Can you visit Gorham 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 Gorham Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 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 88685672 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.