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National Register of Historic Places listings in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania facts for kids

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Location of Dauphin County in Pennsylvania

This page lists special places in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. These are important buildings, areas, or objects that have a lot of history. They are officially recognized by the United States government.

When a place is on this list, it means it's worth protecting because of its history or unique design. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for historic sites! In Dauphin County, there are 72 places on this list. Four of these are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks. A few places were once on the list but have been removed.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is America's official list of places that are important in history. It helps people find and protect old buildings, neighborhoods, and other sites. These places tell us stories about the past.

Why are places listed?

Places get listed for many reasons. They might be very old, show a special type of architecture, or be connected to important events or people. For example, a house where a famous person lived, a bridge built in a unique way, or a market that has been around for a long time could all be listed.

Protecting our past

Being on the National Register helps protect these sites. It encourages people to take care of them. It also means that if a government project might affect a listed site, they have to think about its historical value. This helps keep our history alive for future generations.

Historic Places in Dauphin County

Dauphin County has many amazing historic places. Let's look at a few examples from the list.

Homes with history

Many old houses in Dauphin County are on the list. These homes often belonged to important people or show how people lived long ago.

  • The John Harris Mansion in Harrisburg is a great example. It was built in the 1760s and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It's even a National Historic Landmark!
  • The Simon Cameron House in Middletown is another interesting home. Simon Cameron was a very important politician in Pennsylvania and the United States.

Important public buildings

Public buildings like schools, courthouses, and markets also hold a lot of history.

  • The Broad Street Market in Harrisburg is one of the oldest continuously operating markets in the country. It's a busy place where people still buy food and goods today.
  • The Dauphin County Courthouse in Harrisburg is where important legal decisions have been made for many years. Its architecture tells a story of its time.
  • The William Penn Memorial Museum and State Archives Building is where Pennsylvania's history is preserved. It's a place where you can learn a lot about the state.

Bridges and transportation

Bridges are not just ways to cross water; some are historic landmarks themselves!

  • The Rockville Bridge is a huge stone arch bridge over the Susquehanna River. It's one of the longest stone arch bridges in the world and was very important for trains.
  • The Market Street Bridge in Harrisburg also crosses the Susquehanna River. It has been a key link for people and transportation for a long time.
  • The Harrisburg Transportation Center is a historic train station. It's a reminder of how people used to travel and how important trains were. You can even see an old electric locomotive, the Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 Streamlined Electric Locomotive #4859, there!

Unique and special sites

Some places are listed because they are truly unique or represent a special part of history.

  • The Hershey Community Center Building and the Milton S. Hershey Mansion are in Derry Township. These places are connected to Milton S. Hershey, who founded the famous Hershey's chocolate company. His mansion, "High Point," is a National Historic Landmark.
  • The Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg is where Pennsylvania's government works. It's a beautiful and very important group of buildings. It's also a National Historic Landmark.
  • The Star Barn Complex in Lower Swatara Township is a unique collection of farm buildings. It's known for its special architecture.

Former Listings

Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed. This can happen if the building is destroyed or changed so much that it loses its historical importance.

  • The Greenawalt Building and the Senate Hotel, both in Harrisburg, were once listed but have since been removed. This shows how important it is to protect these historic sites so they don't lose their special qualities.

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    John Ayres House

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    B'Nai Jacob Synagogue

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    Bridge in Lykens Township No. 1

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    Bridge in Lykens Township No. 2

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    Bridge in Reed Township

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    Broad Street Market

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    Simon Cameron House and Bank

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    Simon Cameron School

  • Camp Curtin Firestation Harrisburg PA

    Camp Curtin Fire Station

  • Camp Curtin ME Church Harrisburg PA

    Camp Curtin Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church

  • Colonial Theatre Harrisburg PA Nov 10

    Colonial Theatre

  • CONRAD AND MARGARET ALLERMAN HOUSE, DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA

    Conrad and Margaret Allerman House

  • Deibler's Mill bridge over Mahantango Creek

    Dauphin County Bridge No. 27

  • Dauphin County Courthouse

    Dauphin County Courthouse

  • Derry Mission DauphCo PA

    Derry Session House and Enclosure

  • 2005 3rd Harrisburg PA

    William Donaldson House

  • Fort Hunter barn DauphinCo PA

    Fort Hunter Historic District

  • GAR BUILDING, LYKENS, DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA

    GAR Building

  • Tabernacle Baptist Church Harrisburg PA Nov 10

    German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church

  • William R. Griffith House Nov 10

    William R. Griffith House

  • Harris Switch Tower

    Harris Switch Tower, Pennsylvania Railroad

  • John Harris-Simon Cameron House Nov 10

    John Harris Mansion

  • Harrisburg 19th Street Armory

    Harrisburg 19th Street Armory

  • Harrisburg Cemetery gate

    Harrisburg Cemetery

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center, Sept 2012

    Harrisburg Central Railroad Station and Trainshed

  • Wm Maclay Mansion Harrisburg HD PA

    Harrisburg Historic District

  • Harrisburg Military Post Dauphin Co PA

    Harrisburg Military Post

  • Harrisburg PA Polyclinic

    Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital

  • Harrisburg Technical High School Nov 10

    Harrisburg Technical High School

  • Henderson House DauphCo PA

    Dr. William Henderson House

  • HENNINGER FARM COVERED BRIDGE

    Henniger Farm Covered Bridge

  • Hershey PA Community Center

    Hershey Community Center Building

  • High Point Hershey PA

    Milton S. Hershey Mansion

  • Highspire High School

    Highspire High School

  • HOTEL LYKENS, LYKENS, DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA

    Hotel Lykens

  • ISRAEL BUILDING, LYKENS, DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA

    Israel Building

  • Keystone Building Nov 10

    Keystone Building

  • Keystone Hotel DauphCo PA

    Keystone Hotel

  • Kunkel Building Nov 10

    Kunkel Building

  • Legislative Route 1 Sycamore Allee Halifax, Pennsylvania (1 of 8)

    Legislative Route 1 Sycamore Allee

  • Market Street Bridge (Harrisburg) HAER color 1

    Market Street Bridge

  • E Matlack House Hummelstown PA

    Enoch Matlack House

  • McAllister Mansion Ft Hunter PA

    Archibald McAllister House

  • Midtown Harrisburg PA SW corner Green and Verbeke

    Midtown Harrisburg Historic District

  • Millersburg Ferry

    Millersburg Ferry

  • Millersburg station 1

    Millersburg Passenger Rail Station

  • B.E. Stevens Methodist Church

    Mount Pleasant Historic District

  • Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District Nov 10

    Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District

  • Uptown Harrisburg PA HD 21xx Green

    Old Uptown Harrisburg Historic District

  • The State Museum of Pennsylvania

    William Penn Memorial Museum and State Archives Building

  • PRR 4859 in Harrisburg

    Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 Streamlined Electric Locomotive #4859

  • Admin Building Harrisburg PA Hospital

    Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital

  • THE QUARRIES OF HUMMELSTONE BROWNSTONE COMPANY, DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA

    Quarries of the Hummelstown Brownstone Company

  • Charles Raymond House

    Charles and Joseph Raymond Houses

  • Rockville Bridge PA

    Rockville Bridge

  • ROMBERGER-STOVER HOUSE, BERRYSBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA

    Romberger-Stover House

  • St. Peter's Kierch

    St. Peter's Kierch

  • Salem United Church of Christ Harrisburg PA Nov 10

    Salem United Church of Christ

  • William Seel Building Nov 10

    William Seel Building

  • 2003 3rd Harrisburg PA

    Sheffield Apartments

  • HENRY SMITH FARM, MIDDLETOWN, DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA

    Henry Smith Farm

  • State Street Bridge (Harrisburg) HAER color

    Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge

  • Star Barn

    Star Barn Complex

  • Rear Plaza 3

    Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex

  • STEELTON HIGH SCHOOL, DAUPHIN COUNTY PA

    Steelton High School

  • Swatara Ferry House

    Swatara Ferry House

  • JohnToddHouse01

    John Todd House

  • Peoples bridge Susquehanna

    Walnut Street Bridge

  • Parish house museum1

    Zion Lutheran Church and Graveyard

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