National Register of Historic Places

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources.

2-story brick building with 8 windows and one door set back on green lawn

Property Highlight

Sroufe House, Dover, Kentucky

Monumental 4-story brick school building, taking up a city block, designed in Gothic Revival style

Women's History Month Feature

Find out about the Lucy Flower Technical High School for Girls in Chicago, Illinois and many more properties

How to List a Property

How to List a Property

Process, guidance, publications, forms, and who is your SHPO

National Register Research

National Register Research

Database, what is listed, scanned forms, and spreadsheets

Electronic-only submission process

Electronic-only submission process

The National Register program launched an electronic-only submission process for the duration of the COVID-19 situation.

What is the National Register?

What is the National Register?

What is the National Register: owner information, results of listing, and Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: March 10, 2022