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National Register of Historic Places

Windsor Historic District

A district of 78 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1991
Commercial StyleListed 1991Windsor

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Windsor Historic District, at Roughly bounded by York, Water, Sutton, and Elmo Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 29, 1991. It was among the first 5 of Windsor’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its town planning, commerce, politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Commercial Style, as it does for 91 other North Carolina listings. The district takes in 78 historic buildings. The listing covers 68 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

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 · 143 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Roughly bounded by York, Water, Sutton, and Elmo Sts., Windsor · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

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Questions about Windsor Historic District

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

Yes. It was added on Jul 29, 1991 (Register number 86003146).

Is Windsor Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cupola House, 19.2 miles away.

Can you visit Windsor 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 Windsor Historic District?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 143 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 47719063 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.