historic district

Districts or areas designated by a governing body as being culturally or historically significant, or embodying distinctive characteristics of a period, method of construction, or inhabitants.

A white steeple appears behind street signs for North Street, Church Street, and [Beaufort] Historic District. St. Helena's Anglican Church. 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Quick Facts on historic district
old-fashioned flower design element

Go Historic ID
402
Getty AAT ID
300000737
Term Type
site type (non-building)