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Rockland

25 places in Rockland, Maine are on the National Register of Historic Places. Houses make up the largest group by what the buildings were for. 4 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Farnsworth Homestead, added May 25, 1973.

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.

25
Listings
4
Historic districts
5
National Historic Landmarks
1973
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedFarnsworth Homestead · May 25, 1973
Oldest construction dateRankin Block · built 1853

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 10 of the 25 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Beaux-Arts 1Colonial Revival 1Egyptian Revival 1Gothic Revival 1Greek Revival 1Italianate 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 6 of the 25 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

American Eagle (schooner)NHL1991
Blackjack (friendship sloop)▾·
Address
Rockland Harbor at 75 Mechanic St., Rockland
Listed for
Maritime history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Lelia E. Tolman
Reference
100005650
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 ↗
Knott Crockett House▾·
Address
750 Main St., Rockland
Reference
93001112
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 ↗Directions ↗
Farnsworth Homestead▾1973
Address
21 Elm St., Rockland
Listed
May 25, 1973
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
73000241
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 ↗
Farnsworth Homestead
Isaac H. Evans (schooner)NHL1991
J. & E. Riggin (schooner)NHL1991
Knox County Courthouse▾1977
Address
62 Union St., Rockland
Listed
Apr 18, 1977
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
77000075
Built
1874
Style
Italianate 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 ↗
Knox County Courthouse
Lewis R. French (schooner)NHL1991
Main Street Historic District▾1978
Address
Main St. from Limerock to Winter Sts., Rockland
Listed
Jun 7, 1978
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78000182
Contributing
15 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 ↗
Main Street Historic District
Main Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾2012
Address
428-497 Main St., Rockland
Listed
Jan 4, 2012
Listed for
Social history, Community planning, Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
11000991
Contributing
9 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 ↗
Main Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Miller's Garage▾·
Address
25 Rankin St., Rockland
Listed for
Transportation
Significance
Local
Reference
100008495
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 ↗
Rankin Block▾1978
Address
600-610 Main St., Rockland
Listed
Nov 7, 1978
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78000184
Built
1853
Style
Greek 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 ↗
Rankin Block
Rockland Breakwater▾2003
Address
S of Jameson Point, Rockland
Listed
Apr 11, 2003
Listed for
Maritime history, Transportation, Commerce, Engineering
Significance
Local
Reference
03000203
Built
1880
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 ↗
Rockland Breakwater
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse▾1981
Address
Rockland Harbor, Rockland
Listed
Mar 20, 1981
Listed for
Commerce, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
81000067
Built
1888
Contributing
3 buildings, 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 ↗
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
Rockland Public Library▾1979
Address
Union St., Rockland
Listed
Jul 10, 1979
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
79000153
Built
1903
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture, Beaux-Arts
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 ↗
Rockland Public Library
Rockland Railroad Station▾1978
Address
Union St., Rockland
Listed
Feb 7, 1978
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Rockland City Hall
Reference
78000327
Built
1917
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 ↗
Rockland Railroad Station
Rockland Residential Historic District▾1987
Address
Roughly bounded by Granite, Union, Masonic, Broad, Limerock, and Broadway Sts., Rockland
Listed
Apr 15, 1987
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Rockland Public Library; Knox County Courthouse
Reference
86003513
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 ↗
Rockland Residential Historic District
Rockland Turntable and Engine House▾1993
Address
Park St. W of Rockland RR Station, Rockland
Listed
Jun 24, 1993
Listed for
Transportation
Significance
Local
Reference
90001953
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 ↗
Rockland Turntable and Engine House
Security Trust Building▾1978
Address
Elm and Main Sts., Rockland
Listed
Jan 20, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
78000185
Built
1912
Style
Colonial 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 ↗
Security Trust Building
Singhi Double House▾·
Address
198-200 Broadway, Rockland
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Millay House
Reference
100003589
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 ↗
Strand Theatre▾2004
Address
345 Main St., Rockland
Listed
Dec 2, 2004
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Reference
04001284
Built
1924
Style
Egyptian 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 ↗
Strand Theatre
Gen. Davis Tillson House▾1983
Address
157 Talbot Ave., Rockland
Listed
Jan 11, 1983
Listed for
Military, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
83000464
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 ↗
Tillson, Gen. Davis, House
Tolman Cemetery▾·
Address
39 Lake Ave., Rockland
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Art
Significance
Local
Reference
100001741
Contributing
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 ↗Directions ↗
Victory Chimes (Schooner)NHL1996
Timothy and Jane Williams House▾2005
Address
34 Old County Rd., Rockland
Listed
Dec 21, 2005
Listed for
Architecture, Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Col. Timothy Williams House; Bolac Farm
Reference
05001441
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 ↗
Williams, Timothy and Jane, House

Every listing here also appears on its county page for Knox County.

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  • Rockland area lime industries
    Courtney C. MacLachlan and David R. Hoch, 2006
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  • Around Rockland
    Shore Village Historical Society, 1996
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