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Burlington Historic District
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National Register of Historic Places

Burlington Historic District

A district of 14 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1975
Listed 1975Burlington
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About the district

Burlington Historic District, at Roughly L-shaped, bounded by Delaware River and High, W. Broad, Albot, and Reed Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 13, 1975. It was among the first 3 of Burlington’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its education, politics, architecture and religion, at the local level. The district takes in 14 historic buildings. The listing covers 31 acres. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isListed on the National Register of Historic Places in Burlington County, New Jersey. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes

Roughly L-shaped, bounded by Delaware River and High, W. Broad, Albot, and Reed Sts., Burlington · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Burlington Historic DistrictStart here
  2. 2New St. Mary's Episcopal ChurchBuilding · 0.1 mi on
  3. 3High Street Historic DistrictDistrict · 0.2 mi on
  4. 4Pearson-How, Cooper, and Lawrence HousesBuilding · 0.2 mi on
  5. 5Quaker SchoolBuilt 1792 · 0.3 mi on
Around it

14 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

BIsaac Collins HouseBuilding0.2 miDHigh Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)District0.2 miBAllen, William R., SchoolBuilt 19000.7 mi★Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania CanalDistrict1.2 miBBudd, J.F., Baby Shoe FactoryBuilding1.3 miBDorrance MansionItalianate1.3 miDBristol Historic DistrictQueen Anne1.5 miBSpringside Public SchoolBuilding1.7 miDBristol Industrial Historic DistrictDistrict1.7 miBJefferson Avenue SchoolGeorgian1.8 miBBristol Railroad StationBuilding1.8 miBRed Dragon Canoe ClubBuilding1.9 miBGrundy Mill ComplexBuilding1.9 miDJefferson Land Association Historic DistrictDistrict2 mi

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Questions about Burlington Historic District

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

Yes. It was added on Mar 13, 1975 (Register number 75001124).

Is Burlington Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Jersey has 54 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is New St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 0.1 miles away.

Can you visit Burlington Historic District?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.