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Hermann Historic District
Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Hermann Historic District

A district of 334 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1972
Missouri-German VernacularListed 1972Hermann
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About the district

Hermann Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Wharf, First, Mozart, 5th, Shiller, 4th, Gutenbeg and Reserve Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 1, 1972. It was among the first 2 of Hermann’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its town planning, european, exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Missouri-German Vernacular, as it does for 3 other Missouri listings. The district takes in 334 historic buildings. The listing covers 143.3 acres.

What it isHistoric district in Missouri, USA. 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 · 225 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Hermann Historic District

Roughly bounded by Wharf, First, Mozart, 5th, Shiller, 4th, Gutenbeg and Reserve Sts., Hermann

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

5 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

Memories of Hermann Historic District

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Questions about Hermann Historic District

Is Hermann Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 1, 1972 (Register number 72000712).

Is Hermann Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Graham Cave, 15.7 miles away.

Can you visit Hermann Historic District?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Where can I read the history of Hermann Historic District?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 225 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 63818841 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.