North Carolina · County

Gaston County

38 listed places in 11 towns, none of them a National Historic Landmark.

Towns with a city page

Gastonia 15
Building · Cherryville
Beam's Shell Service Station and Office, (Former)
BuildingListed 1997
Building · Belmont
Belmont Abbey Cathedral
BuildingListed 1973
Historic district · Bessemer City
Bessemer City Downtown Historic District
Historic districtListed 2014
Building · Lucia
Carpenter, Andrew, House
BuildingListed 1983

Every listing

Beam's Shell Service Station and Office, (Former)▾1997
Address
117 N. Mountain St., Cherryville
Listed
Oct 17, 1997
Listed for
Transportation, Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
C. Grier Beam Truck Museum
Reference
97001221
Built
1930
Style
Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building, 1 structure, 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 ↗
Beam's Shell Service Station and Office, (Former)
Belmont Abbey Cathedral▾1973
Address
On SR 2093, Belmont
Listed
Apr 11, 1973
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
73001343
Built
1876
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 ↗
Belmont Abbey Cathedral
Belmont Abbey Historic District▾1993
Address
100 Belmont--Mt. Holly Rd. (NC 2093, E side), Belmont
Listed
Jul 14, 1993
Listed for
Architecture, Religion
Significance
National
Reference
93000584
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 ↗
Belmont Abbey Historic District
Belmont Historic District▾1996
Address
Roughly bounded by Sacred Heart College campus, RR line, N. and S. Main, Glenway, Bryant Sts., Keener Blvd., Central Ave, Belmont
Listed
Dec 27, 1996
Listed for
Commerce, Community planning, Education, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See also: US Post Office, Former
Reference
96001525
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 ↗
Belmont Hosiery Mill▾2002
Address
608 S. Main St., Belmont
Listed
Sep 16, 2002
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
02000987
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 ↗
Bessemer City Downtown Historic District▾2014
Address
Roughly bounded by 13th & E. Alabama Sts., E. & W. Virginia, E. Alabama & W. Pennsylvania Aves., Bessemer City
Listed
May 19, 2014
Listed for
Commerce, Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
14000228
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 ↗
Bessemer City Downtown Historic District
Andrew Carpenter House▾1983
Address
SR 1820, Lucia
Listed
Mar 17, 1983
Listed for
Architecture, Agriculture
Significance
Local
Reference
83001883
Built
1836
Style
Federal architecture
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 ↗
Carpenter, Andrew, House
Central School▾2008
Address
317 Washington Ave., Bessemer City
Listed
Jan 9, 2008
Listed for
Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
Bessemer City Elementary School
Reference
07001374
Built
1933
Contributing
5 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 ↗
Central School
Cherryville Downtown Historic District▾2016
Address
Main, Mountain, 1st, S. Jacob, S. Oak & N. Mulberry Sts., Cherryville
Listed
Aug 17, 2016
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
16000560
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 ↗
City Hospital–Gaston Memorial Hospital▾2011
Address
401-405 N. Highland St., 810 Mauney Ave., Gastonia
Listed
Dec 7, 2011
Listed for
Architecture, Health and medicine
Significance
Local
Reference
11000889
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 ↗
City Hospital–Gaston Memorial Hospital
Craig Farmstead▾2006
Address
118 Craigland Ln., Gastonia
Listed
Apr 19, 2006
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
06000292
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 ↗
Dallas Graded and High School▾2002
Address
300 W. Church St., Dallas
Listed
May 2, 2002
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
02000441
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 ↗
Dallas Graded and High School
Dallas Historic District (Additional Documentation)▾1973
Address
Bounded by Holland, Main, Gaston and Trade Sts., Dallas
Listed
Jul 26, 1973
Listed for
Architecture, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Reference
73001344
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 ↗
Dallas Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Dallas Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾·
Address
All or portions of Balthis, North Cedar, West Church, North Hoffman, Lewis, West Main, North Maple, McSwain, North and South Oakland, South Pine, Puett, West Trade, West Wilkins and Worth Sts., Brookgreen and Queens Drs., Dallas
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
Local
Reference
100007593
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 ↗
Dallas Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Downtown Gastonia Historic District▾2004
Address
Roughly bounded by Main Ave., Broad St., Second Ave., and Chester St., Gastonia
Listed
Jan 6, 2004
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce, Education, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Reference
03001375
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 ↗
Downtown Gastonia Historic District
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District▾2012
Address
100 blks., N. & S. Main Sts. & W. Central Ave., Mount Holly
Listed
Apr 24, 2012
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
12000236
Contributing
25 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 ↗
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District
First National Bank Building▾1986
Address
168--170 W. Main Ave., Gastonia
Listed
Feb 20, 1986
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Economics, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Lawyers Building
Reference
86000302
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 National Bank Building
Flint Mill No. 2 - Burlington Industries, Inc. Plant▾·
Address
1910 Hunt Ave., Gastonia
Listed for
Architecture, Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Galey and Lord Plant; Swift Galey Plant
Reference
100008852
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 ↗Directions ↗
Gaston County Courthouse▾1979
Address
N. York and S. South Sts., Gastonia
Listed
May 10, 1979
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
79001708
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 ↗
Gaston County Courthouse
Gastonia High School▾1983
Address
S. York St., Gastonia
Listed
Mar 17, 1983
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83001884
Contributing
2 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 ↗
Gastonia High School
Hoyle House▾1993
Address
NC 275 S side, 1400 ft. SW of S. Fork of Catawba R., Dallas vicinity
Listed
Oct 21, 1993
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Hieyl, Pieter, Homeplace
Reference
93001140
Style
Federal architecture
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 ↗
Hoyle House
Eli Hoyle House▾1998
Address
1111 Dallas-Stanley Hwy, Dallas
Listed
Dec 17, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
98001529
Built
1833
Style
Federal 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 ↗
Hoyle, Eli, House
David Jenkins House▾1978
Address
1017 Church St., Gastonia
Listed
Feb 17, 1978
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Reference
78001956
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 ↗
Loray Mill Historic District▾2001
Address
Roughly bounded by W. Franklin Blvd., S. Vance and S. Trenton Sts., and W. 6th Ave. B, Gastonia
Listed
Oct 19, 2001
Listed for
Social history, Industry, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
01001131
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 ↗
Loray Mill Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾2006
Address
Roughly bounded by S. Vance St., RR right-of-way, S. Hill St. and W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia
Listed
Apr 5, 2006
Listed for
Industry, Social history, Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
06000228
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 ↗
Mayworth School▾2002
Address
236 Eighth Ave., Cramerton
Listed
Sep 16, 2002
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Cramerton School
Reference
02000986
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
2 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 ↗
Mayworth School
McAdenville Historic District▾2009
Address
100-413 Main St., Elm and Poplar Sts., and cross sts. from I-85 to S. Fork of Catawba River, McAdenville
Listed
Feb 5, 2009
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
08001412
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 ↗
McAdenville Historic District
Mount Holly Cotton Mill▾1996
Address
250 N. Main St., Mount Holly
Listed
Aug 1, 1996
Listed for
Architecture, Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Alsace Manufacturing Co.
Reference
96000830
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 ↗
Mount Holly Cotton Mill
Robinson–Gardner Building▾1999
Address
173-175 W. Main Ave., Gastonia
Listed
Apr 9, 1999
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Robinson Brothers Building
Reference
99000436
Style
Renaissance 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 ↗
Robinson–Gardner Building
Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot▾·
Address
105 N. Depot St., Cherryville
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
16000878
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 ↗
Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot
St. Joseph's Catholic Church▾1979
Address
Off NC 273, Mountain Island
Listed
Jun 7, 1979
Listed for
Architecture, Religion, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
79001709
Style
Greek Revival architecture
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 ↗
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Stanley Mills▾·
Address
357, 361 North Main, 100 West Parkwood and 111 West Church Sts., Stanley
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Stanley Creek Cotton Mill; Stanley Manufacturing Company; Lola Manufacturing Company; Lola Gingham Mill
Reference
100008466
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 ↗
Third National Bank Building▾1986
Address
195 W. Main Ave., Gastonia
Listed
Feb 20, 1986
Listed for
Commerce, Economics, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Commercial Building
Reference
86000316
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 ↗
Third National Bank Building
Trenton Cotton Mills▾·
Address
612 West Main Ave., Gastonia
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
100005748
Contributing
3 buildings, 2 structures
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 ↗
US Post Office, Former▾1995
Address
115 N. Main St., Belmont
Listed
Nov 29, 1995
Listed for
Architecture, Art, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Also known as
Belmont City Hall
Reference
95001401
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 ↗
US Post Office, Former
William J. Wilson House▾1976
Address
S of Gastonia off SR 1109, Gastonia vicinity
Listed
Oct 14, 1976
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
76001324
Built
1824
Style
Victorian architecture, Federal 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 ↗
Wilson, William J., House
Woodlawn Mill▾·
Address
300 Woodlawn Avenue, Mount Holly
Listed for
Architecture, Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Mount Holly Spinning Mill
Reference
100009626
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 ↗Directions ↗
York-Chester Historic District▾2005
Address
Bounded by W. Franklin Blvd., W. Second Ave., South St., W. Tenth Ave., W. Eighth Ave. and S. Clay St., Gastonia
Listed
Sep 1, 2005
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
05000941
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 ↗

Neighboring counties

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Local history books for Gaston County

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  • Gaston County, North Carolina
    Rita Wehunt-Black, 2008
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  • Gastonia and Gaston County North Carolina (NC)
    Piper Peters Aheron, 2001
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Guidebooks to historic places in North Carolina

  • Tar Heel History On Foot Great Walks Through 400 Years Of North Carolinas Fascinating Past
    Lynn Setzer, 2013
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  • Touring the western North Carolina backroads
    Carolyn Sakowski, 2011
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  • Touring the Carolinas' Civil War sites
    Clint Johnson, 2011
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