Georgetown Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Georgetown Historic District, at Along N side of Sampit River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 14, 1971. It was among the first 3 of Georgetown’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, military, education and architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Colonial, as it does for 8 other South Carolina listings. The district takes in 48 historic buildings. The listing covers 220 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Georgetown, South Carolina. 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 · 25 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Along N side of Sampit River, Georgetown · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Georgetown Historic DistrictStart here
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Joseph H. Rainey HouseBuilding · 0.2 mi on - 3
Prince George Winyah Church (Episcopal) and CemeteryBuilding · 0.3 mi on - 4
Old Market BuildingBuilding · 0.3 mi on
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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 Oct 14, 1971 (Register number 71000781).
Is Georgetown Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Carolina has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Joseph H. Rainey House, 0.2 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 25 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 118997766 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.