National Register of Historic Places

Rockton Historic District

Rockton, Winnebago County, Illinois
Listed
May 1, 1978
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
78001202

About this property

The Rockton Historic District is a national historic district which encompasses much of the village of Rockton, Illinois. The district includes 208 buildings, most of which are residential. The town's commercial district was purposefully excluded from the district due to its loss of historic integrity. Greek Revival is the only architectural style used widely within the district, with 51 buildings designed in the style. Rockton was founded in 1835 by William Talcott, and most of the village's development took place between then and the Civil War. This period of development coincided with an economic boom brought by short-lived steamboat and railroad projects; by the 1870s, Rockton had been bypassed by the major railroads and was losing citizens to its more prosperous neighbors, stalling its growth. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1978.

Location

Rockton, Winnebago County, Illinois
42.45425, -89.07342

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Rockton Historic District listed on the National Register?

Rockton Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Rockton Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Rockton Historic District?

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

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