Georgetown Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Georgetown Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Water Alley, Pleasant, Short, and State Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1978. It was among the first 4 of Georgetown’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 422 other Ohio listings. The district takes in 42 historic buildings. The listing covers 17 acres. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Georgetown, Ohio. 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 · 97 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 25 minutes
Roughly bounded by Water Alley, Pleasant, Short, and State Sts., Georgetown · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 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 Georgetown Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Georgetown Historic District
Is Georgetown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 23, 1978 (Register number 78002011).
Is Georgetown Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ulysses S. Grant Boyhood Home, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Georgetown 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 Georgetown Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 97 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 71986861 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.