Heritage Hill Historic District (Burlington, Iowa) facts for kids
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Heritage Hill Historic District
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First United Methodist Church in 2013.
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Central Ave. and High, 3rd, and Jefferson Sts., Burlington, Iowa |
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| NRHP reference No. | 82000406 |
| Added to NRHP | December 21, 1982 |
The Heritage Hill Historic District is a special area in Burlington, Iowa. It's like a neighborhood that has been officially recognized for its important history. This district is located just north of downtown Burlington. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's considered a very important historical place in the United States!
Most of Heritage Hill is a neighborhood filled with homes. It sits on a hill overlooking the city. You'll also find several churches here. These churches help connect the homes to the shops and businesses down in the valley. When the district was first recognized, it had 141 buildings. Most of these were homes (113 of them!). There were also 10 churches, 7 public buildings, and 11 businesses. The district also includes North Hill Park. This park has been used since Burlington was founded in 1836. It's one of the two oldest parks in the city!
Explore These Historic Places
The Heritage Hill Historic District is home to many interesting and important buildings. Here are some of the places that are part of this special historic area:
- Burlington Public Library
- Christ Episcopal Church
- First Congregational Church
- German Methodist Episcopal Church
- St. Paul's Catholic Church
- Snake Alley
- Snake Alley Historic District
