National Register of Historic Places

Sherman Hill Historic District

Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Listed
January 25, 1979
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
79000926

About this property

The Sherman Hill Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Des Moines. Single-family houses were constructed beginning around 1880 and multi-family dwellings were built between 1900 and 1920. The district encompasses 80 acres (32 ha) and 210 buildings and is bounded by 15th Street to the east, High Street to the south, Martin Luther King Parkway on the west, and School Street to the north. The historic district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.

Location

Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
41.59223, -93.64086

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Saint John's Roman Catholic Church
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0.1 mi
Sherman Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease)
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0.1 mi
Lexington, The
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Questions about this property

When was Sherman Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?

Sherman Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Sherman Hill Historic District?

Sherman Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sherman Hill Historic District?

The period of significance for Sherman Hill Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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