Jackson Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Jackson Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Atherton St., Picard St., Buxton St., and northern town limit line, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 16, 2004. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 294 other North Carolina listings. The district takes in 168 historic buildings. The listing covers 110 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Jackson, North Carolina. 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 · 92 MB · National Archives↗1953 to today
- 1953Built
- 2004Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 22 years
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Roughly bounded by Atherton St., Picard St., Buxton St., and northern town limit line, Jackson · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Jackson Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Jackson Historic District
Is Jackson Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 16, 2004 (Register number 04000606).
Is Jackson Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Jackson 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 Jackson Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 92 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 47721593 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.