Wydown-Forsyth District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Wydown-Forsyth District, at Roughly bounded by Forsyth, Skinker Blvd., Fauquier and Wydown Terrace Dr., and University Ln., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1988. It was among the first 7 of Clayton’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its education, politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Georgian Revival, as it does for 34 other Missouri listings. The district takes in 236 historic buildings. The listing covers 122 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Missouri, 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 · 162 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Roughly bounded by Forsyth, Skinker Blvd., Fauquier and Wydown Terrace Dr., and University Ln., Clayton · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Wydown-Forsyth DistrictStart here
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Haarstick-Whittemore HousesGeorgian Revival · 0.2 mi on - 3
Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic DistrictCollegiate Gothic · 0.2 mi on
18 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Georgian Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Georgian Revival.
Memories of Wydown-Forsyth District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Wydown-Forsyth District
Is Wydown-Forsyth District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 23, 1988 (Register number 88000628).
Is Wydown-Forsyth District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Washington University Hilltop Campus Historic District, 0.3 miles away.
Can you visit Wydown-Forsyth 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 Wydown-Forsyth District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 162 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 63821131 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.