Brooklyn Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Brooklyn Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Spring Branch Creek, S. Fifth St., S. Third St., and Lee St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 2000. It was among the first 6 of Smithfield’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Commercial, as it does for 28 other North Carolina listings. The district takes in 106 historic buildings. The listing covers 30 acres.
What it isHistoric district in North Carolina, 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 · 80 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by Spring Branch Creek, S. Fifth St., S. Third St., and Lee St., Smithfield · about 0.5 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.
Commercial style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Commercial.
Memories of Brooklyn Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Brooklyn Historic District
Is Brooklyn Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 5, 2000 (Register number 00000443).
Is Brooklyn Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bentonville Battleground State Historic Site, 13.9 miles away.
Can you visit Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 80 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 47721004 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.