National Register of Historic Places listings in Worcester, Massachusetts facts for kids
The city of Worcester, Massachusetts has a long and interesting history. It's home to many special buildings and places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a national list of important historical sites in the United States. In Worcester, there are 285 properties and areas on this list!
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Exploring Worcester's Historic Places
Because Worcester has so many historic places, the list is divided into three main parts. This makes it easier to explore and understand.
Eastern Worcester
This part of the city is east of the major highways I-190 and I-290. It has many unique historic spots.
Northwestern Worcester
This area is west of those same highways and north of Massachusetts Route 122. It's another important section for history buffs.
Southwestern Worcester
This section covers the part of the city south of Route 122 and west of the highways. It also holds many valuable historic sites.
Special Historic Districts
Some historic areas are so big they stretch across more than one section of the city!
- The 1767 Milestones are old markers that you can find in both the northwestern and eastern parts of Worcester.
- The Blackstone Canal Historic District is even bigger. It goes through all three sections of the city!
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Here's a quick look at how the historic listings are spread out in Worcester:
Area of Worcester | Example Image | First Listed Date | Last Listed Date | Number of Places |
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Eastern Worcester | ![]() |
May 7, 1971 | November 19, 2007 | 97 |
Northwestern Worcester | ![]() |
November 24, 1968 | May 8, 2011 | 102 |
Southwestern Worcester | ![]() |
March 5, 1980 | March 1, 2011 | 80 |
Places listed in more than one section | ![]() |
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Total Historic Places | 276 |