What is a National Historic Landmark?
Q: What is a National Historic Landmark?
A: A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district with historical importance that has been marked by the US government as having high significance.
Q: How many places on the National Register of Historic Places are recognized as NHLs?
A: Out of more than 80,000 places on the National Register of Historic Places, only about 2,430 are recognized as NHLs.
Q: What is a National Historic Landmark District?
A: A National Historic Landmark District is a historic district that has been recognized as an NHL. It may include contributing properties that have buildings, structures, sites or objects, and may also include non-contributing properties.
Q: What qualifies a building or site to become an NHL?
A: A site or building must have high historical significance to be recognized as an NHL by the US government.
Q: Are all historic districts recognized as NHLs?
A: No, not all historic districts are recognized as NHLs. Only those that have high historical significance are recognized as NHLs.
Q: Can non-contributing properties be included in National Historic Landmark Districts?
A: Yes, National Historic Landmark Districts may include non-contributing properties as well as contributing properties.
Q: How is a property or district recognized as an NHL?
A: A property or district is recognized as an NHL by the US government if it has high historical significance.
