Saint James District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Saint James District, at On NY 25A, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 20, 1973: the first place in Smithtown to be listed. Only 362 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 886 other New York listings. The district takes in 21 historic buildings. The listing covers 90 acres.
What it isHistoric district in New York, 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 · 68 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
On NY 25A, Smithtown · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Saint James DistrictStart here
- 2St. James FirehouseBuilding · 0.3 mi on
11 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Saint James District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Saint James District
Is Saint James District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 20, 1973 (Register number 73001275).
Is Saint James District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is William Sydney Mount House, 2.1 miles away.
Can you visit Saint James 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 Saint James District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 68 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 75322232 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.