King Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
King Historic District, at Dalton Rd., Main St., School St. and Railroad Right of Way, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 6, 2002. The Register lists it for its commerce, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 462 other North Carolina listings. The district takes in 72 historic buildings. The listing covers 25 acres.
What it isHistoric district in King, 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 · 77 MB · National Archives↗Finding King Historic District
Dalton Rd., Main St., School St. and Railroad Right of Way, King
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of King Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about King Historic District
Is King Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 6, 2002 (Register number 02000941).
Is King Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bethania Historic District, 7 miles away.
Can you visit King 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 King Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 77 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 47722292 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.