List of Registered Historic Places in Oregon
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This is a list of properties and historic districts in Oregon that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP). There are listings in all 36 of Oregon's 36 counties.
The National Register of Historic Places recognizes buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts of national, state, or local historic significance across the United States
. Out of over 80,000 NRHP sites nationwide, Oregon
is home to more than 1,900 NRHP listings.
Over one-fourth of the NRHP listings in the state are found in Multnomah County
. In turn, the large majority (over 90%) of Multnomah's NRHP sites are situated within the city of Portland.
The locations of National Register properties and districts (at least for all showing latitude and longitude coordinates below), may be seen in a Google map by clicking on "Map of all coordinates".
The following are approximate tallies of current listings by county.
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
(NRHP). There are listings in all 36 of Oregon's 36 counties.
The National Register of Historic Places recognizes buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts of national, state, or local historic significance across the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Out of over 80,000 NRHP sites nationwide, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
is home to more than 1,900 NRHP listings.
Over one-fourth of the NRHP listings in the state are found in Multnomah County
Multnomah County, Oregon
Multnomah County is one of 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. Though smallest in area, it is the most populous as its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city...
. In turn, the large majority (over 90%) of Multnomah's NRHP sites are situated within the city of Portland.
The locations of National Register properties and districts (at least for all showing latitude and longitude coordinates below), may be seen in a Google map by clicking on "Map of all coordinates".
The following are approximate tallies of current listings by county.
Current listings by county
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See also
- Historic preservationHistoric preservationHistoric preservation is an endeavor that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance...
- History of OregonHistory of OregonThe history of Oregon, a U.S. state, may be considered in five eras: geologic history, inhabitation by native peoples, early exploration by Europeans , settlement by pioneers, and modern development....
- National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic PlacesThe National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
- List of National Historic Landmarks in Oregon
- Lists of Oregon-related topics