This is a list of properties and historic districts in Washington that are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ...
. There are at least three listings in each of
Washington's 39 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
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. Out of over 90,000 National Register sites nationwide,
[.] more than 1,500 are in Washington.
Current listings by county
The following are tallies of current listings by county.
Notes
See also
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Historic preservation
Historic preservation (US), built heritage preservation or built heritage conservation (UK), is an endeavor that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance. It is a philos ...
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History of Washington (state)
The history of Washington includes thousands of years of Native American history before Europeans arrived and began to establish territorial claims. The region was part of Oregon Territory from 1848 to 1853, after which it was separated from Ore ...
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National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ...
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List of National Historic Landmarks in Washington (state)
This is a complete List of National Historic Landmarks in Washington. The United States National Historic Landmark program is operated under the auspices of the National Park Service, and recognizes structures, districts, objects, and similar resou ...
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Index of Washington-related articles
References
Further reading
* Roberts, George; Roberts, Jan (1999). ''Discover Historic Washington State'', Gem Guides Book Company, .
Historic Places in Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Olympia, Washington, 2008-10-01. The Washington Heritage Register includes all Washington sites on the National Register, plus numerous additional sites.
External links
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Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Historic Register program
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