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Pella

Pella's register runs heavily to houses, 11 listings of that kind. 2 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Dirk Van Loon House, added Nov 17, 1977.

Map

Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

21
Listings
2
Historic districts
1977
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedDirk Van Loon House · Nov 17, 1977
Oldest construction dateVan Den Berg, Hendrik J. and Wilhelmina H., Cottage · built 1862

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 1 of the 21 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Gothic Revival 1Greek Revival 1Neoclassical 1Romanesque Revival 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 4 of the 21 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Passenger Depot–Pella▾1991
Address
Jct. of Main and Oskaloosa Sts., Pella
Listed
Jul 22, 1991
Listed for
Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Pella Depot; Rolscreen Museum
Reference
91000909
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Passenger Depot–Pella
Collegiate Neighborhood Historic District▾2017
Address
Main to W. 1st, Independence to Union & w. side of W. 1st to Liberty Sts., Pella
Listed
Oct 26, 2017
Listed for
Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100001766
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Collegiate Neighborhood Historic District
East Amsterdam School▾2000
Address
1010 198th Place, Pella vicinity
Listed
Dec 1, 2000
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
Amsterdam School
Reference
00001471
Contributing
1 building, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
East Amsterdam School
First Christian Church▾2007
Address
824 Franklin St., Pella
Listed
Mar 29, 2007
Listed for
Religion, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Maasdam's Christian Church
Reference
07000206
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
First Christian Church
Philipus J. and Cornelia Koelman House▾2005
Address
1005 Broadway, Pella
Listed
Dec 21, 2005
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Koelman House; P.J. Koelman House; D.C. Van Zante House
Reference
05001430
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Koelman, Philipus J. and Cornelia, House
Pella City Hall, Fire Station, and Jail▾·
Address
604 Main Street, Pella
Listed for
Community planning, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Also known as
Pella Fire Station; 1882 City Hall and Fire Station Museum
Reference
100012352
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Pella High School▾·
Address
712 Union St., Pella
Listed for
Education, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Pella Community Center; Pella Middle School
Reference
100005684
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Pella Opera House▾1992
Address
611 Franklin St., Pella
Listed
Mar 20, 1992
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
91001080
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Pella Opera House
Peoples Nationals Bank▾2010
Address
717 Main St., Pella
Listed
Apr 21, 2010
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
People's Trust Co.; People's Bank for Savings; Pella City Hall
Reference
10000202
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building, 2 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Peoples Nationals Bank
Porter–Rhynsburger House▾2003
Address
514 Broadway St., Pella
Listed
Aug 28, 2003
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
C.&R. Rhynsburger House; Roger & Shirley Olson House
Reference
03000837
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Porter–Rhynsburger House
Dominie Henry P. Scholte House▾1982
Address
739 Washington St., Pella
Listed
Dec 10, 1982
Listed for
Exploration and settlement
Significance
State
Also known as
Scholte House
Reference
82000415
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Scholte, Dominie Henry P., House
Ten Hagen Cottage-Stegman Store▾2008
Address
1110 W. Washington St., Pella
Listed
Jul 16, 2008
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
ten Hagen, A.J.C. & Charlotte, Cottage; G.F. & Catherine Stegeman Store; vander Veer, Mabel, House
Reference
08000685
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ten Hagen Cottage-Stegman Store
Thomas F. and Nancy Tuttle House▾2015
Address
608 Lincoln St., Pella
Listed
Jan 27, 2015
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Sneller House
Reference
14001209
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Tuttle, Thomas F. and Nancy, House
Van Asch, William, House–Huibert Debooy Commercial Room▾1987
Address
1105, 1107, & 1109 W. Washington St., Pella
Listed
Dec 2, 1987
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Central College Temporary Quarters
Reference
87002056
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Van Asch, William, House–Huibert Debooy Commercial Room
Van Den Berg, Hendrik J. and Wilhelmina H., Cottage▾2003
Address
1305 W. Washington St., Pella
Listed
Aug 28, 2003
Listed for
Architecture, Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Service Station; Wayne D. Stienstra Cottage
Reference
03000835
Built
1862
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Van Den Berg, Hendrik J. and Wilhelmina H., Cottage
Dirk Van Loon House▾1977
Address
1401 University Ave., Pella
Listed
Nov 17, 1977
Listed for
Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
"Rock House"
Reference
77000539
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Van Loon, Dirk, House
Van Maren, Henry and Johanna, House–Diamond Filling Station▾2008
Address
615 Main St., Pella
Listed
Jul 10, 2008
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Diamond Oil Service Station; Pella Travel
Reference
08000683
Contributing
1 building, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Van Maren, Henry and Johanna, House–Diamond Filling Station
Van Spanckeren, B. H. and J. H. H., Row Houses▾1990
Address
505--507 Franklin St., Pella
Listed
Feb 12, 1990
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Wyatt Earp House; Pella Historical Society
Reference
90000004
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Van Spanckeren, B. H. and J. H. H., Row Houses
Dirk and Cornelia J. Vander Wilt Cottage▾2001
Address
925 Broadway St., Pella
Listed
Aug 8, 2001
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
01000856
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Vander Wilt, Dirk and Cornelia J., Cottage
Gary J. and Matilda Vermeer Farmstead▾·
Address
1688 250th Ave., Pella
Listed for
Agriculture, Industry, Invention
Significance
Local
Also known as
Founder's House
Reference
100002682
Contributing
4 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wabash Railroad Bridge▾1998
Address
216th Pl. over Des Moines R., Pella vicinity
Listed
May 15, 1998
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
98000501
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wabash Railroad Bridge

Every listing here also appears on the county pages for Mahaska County and Marion County.

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