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Polk County

33 listed places in 9 towns, none of them a National Historic Landmark.

Towns with a city page

Salem 75· walking tours
Building · Falls City
Beulah Methodist Episcopal Church
BuildingListed 2002
Historic district · Independence
Independence Historic District
Historic districtListed 1989
Building · Salem
Phillips, John, House
BuildingListed 1976
Building · Pedee
Riley-Cutler House
BuildingListed 1980

Every listing

Beulah Methodist Episcopal Church▾2002
Address
242 North Main, Falls City
Listed
Dec 31, 2002
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Falls City United Methodist Church
Reference
02001638
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 ↗
Beulah Methodist Episcopal Church
Harrison Brunk House▾1975
Address
Brunk Corner and OR 22, Salem vicinity
Listed
May 6, 1975
Listed for
Agriculture, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
75001599
Contributing
7 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 ↗Directions ↗
Brunk, Harrison, House
Burford-Stanley House▾·
Address
342 Monmouth Ave. South, Monmouth
Listed for
Community planning, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
100007458
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 ↗
James S. and Jennie M. Cooper House▾1988
Address
487 S. Third St., Independence
Listed
Feb 22, 1988
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
88000092
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 ↗
Cooper, James S. and Jennie M., House
Joseph and Priscilla Craven House▾1998
Address
858 E. Main St., Monmouth
Listed
Mar 5, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
98000210
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 ↗
Craven, Joseph and Priscilla, House
Dallas Cinema▾·
Address
166 SE Mill St., Dallas
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Also known as
New Rio Theater; Fox Theater
Reference
100008328
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 ↗
Dallas Cinema
Dallas Downtown Historic District▾·
Address
Generally bounded by Washington, Church, Oak, and Jefferson streets., Dallas
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
100010387
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 ↗
Dallas Tannery▾1980
Address
505 SW Levens St., Dallas
Listed
Nov 6, 1980
Listed for
Industry
Significance
State
Also known as
Muir and McDonald Co.
Reference
80003379
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 ↗
Dr. John E. and Mary D. Davidson House▾1985
Address
887 Monmouth St., Independence
Listed
Feb 28, 1985
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85000371
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 ↗
Davidson, Dr. John E. and Mary D., House
Walter J. Domes House▾1990
Address
8240 Pacific Hwy. W., Rickreall vicinity
Listed
Mar 9, 1990
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Crescent Hill Stock Farm
Reference
90000373
Built
1919
Style
American Craftsman
Contributing
1 building, 4 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 ↗Directions ↗
Domes, Walter J., House
Kersey C. Eldridge House▾1988
Address
675 Monmouth St., Independence
Listed
Jul 14, 1988
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
88001040
Built
1914
Style
American Craftsman
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 ↗
Eldridge, Kersey C., House
Fort Yamhill Site▾1971
County
Polk
Listed
Jul 27, 1971
Category
Site
Reference
71000681

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Grand Ronde Rail Depot▾2012
Address
8615 Grand Ronde Rd., Grand Ronde
Listed
Dec 26, 2012
Listed for
Transportation, Politics and government, Native American heritage, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
12001092
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 ↗
Grand Ronde Rail Depot
Graves-Fisher-Strong House▾1985
Address
391 E. Jackson St., Monmouth
Listed
Jun 20, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Strong, Edward Webster, House
Reference
85001336
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 ↗
Graves-Fisher-Strong House
Jesse and Julia Harritt House▾1999
Address
2280 Wallace Rd. NW, Salem vicinity
Listed
Apr 2, 1999
Listed for
Architecture, Social history, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
99000356
Built
1858
Style
Greek Revival 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 ↗Directions ↗
Harritt, Jesse and Julia, House
John W. Howell House▾1987
Address
212 N. Knox St., Monmouth
Listed
Sep 10, 1987
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Howell Hall
Reference
87001536
Built
1891
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 ↗
Howell, John W., House
Independence Historic District▾1989
Address
Roughly bounded by Butler, Main, G, and Ninth Sts., Independence
Listed
Mar 1, 1989
Listed for
Commerce, Agriculture, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
89000048
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 ↗
Independence Historic District
Independence National Bank▾1986
Address
302 S. Main St., Independence
Listed
Nov 6, 1986
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Citizens Valley Bank
Reference
86003182
Built
1891
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 ↗
Independence National Bank
Parker School▾1989
Address
8900 Parker Rd., Independence vicinity
Listed
Jun 16, 1989
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
89000514
Built
1914
Style
American Craftsman
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 ↗
Parker School
John Phillips House▾1976
Address
NW of Salem on Spring Valley Rd., Salem vicinity
Listed
Mar 15, 1976
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
76001588
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 ↗
Phillips, John, House
Polk County Bank▾1986
Address
295 E. Main St., Monmouth
Listed
Nov 6, 1986
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86003179
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
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 ↗
Polk County Bank
Riley-Cutler House▾1980
Address
11510 Pedee Creek Rd., Pedee vicinity
Listed
Apr 3, 1980
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Economics, Politics and government, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
80003380
Style
Stick style
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 ↗
Riley-Cutler House
Ritner Creek Bridge▾1979
Address
S of Pedee, Pedee vicinity
Listed
Nov 29, 1979
Listed for
Engineering, Transportation
Significance
State
Reference
79002147
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 ↗
Ritner Creek Bridge
Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church▾1987
Address
330 Monmouth St., Independence
Listed
Feb 5, 1987
Listed for
Architecture, Religion
Significance
Local
Also known as
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Reference
87000040
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 ↗
Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Salem Substation, Bonneville Power Administration▾·
Address
3105 Dallas Highway (OR 22), Salem
Listed for
Engineering, Industry, Architecture, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Reference
100011672
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 ↗
Sarah Helmick State Park▾·
Address
10485 Helmick Rd., Monmouth
Listed for
Politics and government
Significance
State
Also known as
Helmick State Park; Helmick Park
Reference
100007759
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 ↗
Sarah Helmick State Park
Eleanor Sherman House▾1989
Address
175 N. Craven St., Monmouth
Listed
Feb 21, 1989
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Carmack, Samuel, House; Chapin, Elmer and Ethel, House
Reference
89000054
Built
1900
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 ↗Directions ↗
Sherman, Eleanor, House
Spring Valley Presbyterian Church▾1974
Address
SE of McCoy, Zena
Listed
May 15, 1974
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
74001717
Style
Queen Anne style
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 ↗
Spring Valley Presbyterian Church
Spring Valley School▾2018
Address
8295 Spring Valley Rd. NW, Zena
Listed
Feb 9, 2018
Listed for
Architecture, Education
Significance
Local
Also known as
Spring Valley Community Center
Reference
100002097
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 ↗
Spring Valley School
George A. Wells Jr. House▾1981
Address
10635 Buena Vista Rd., Independence vicinity
Listed
Dec 22, 1981
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
81000521
Built
1904
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
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 ↗Directions ↗
Wells, George A., Jr., House
West Salem City Hall, Old▾1990
Address
1320 Edgewater St. NW., Salem
Listed
Jun 1, 1990
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
West Salem Library Building
Reference
90000841
Built
1935
Style
Art Deco 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 ↗
West Salem City Hall, Old
J. A. Wheeler House▾1986
Address
386 Monmouth St., Independence
Listed
Nov 6, 1986
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86003177
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 ↗Directions ↗
Wheeler, J. A., House
A.K. Wilson Building▾1998
Address
887 Main St., Dallas
Listed
Jul 31, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Stafrin Drug Store; Greenwood Building
Reference
98000952
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 ↗Directions ↗
Wilson, A.K., Building

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