Oley Township Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Oley Township Historic District, at PA 73, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 11, 1983. It was among the first 5 of Oley Township’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, agriculture, architecture and religion, at the national level. It describes its style as Germanic, as it does for 24 other Pennsylvania listings. The district takes in 453 historic buildings. The listing covers 15,065 acres.
What it isTownship in Berks County, Pennsylvania. 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 · 152 MB · National Archives↗Finding Oley Township Historic District
PA 73, Oley Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Germanic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Germanic.
Memories of Oley Township Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Oley Township Historic District
Is Oley Township Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 11, 1983 (Register number 83002218).
Is Oley Township Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Keim Homestead, 3.1 miles away.
Can you visit Oley Township 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 Oley Township Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 152 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 71996847 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.