National Register of Historic Places

Sycamore Historic District

Sycamore, De Kalb County, Illinois
Listed
May 1, 1978
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
78003104

About this property

The Sycamore Historic District is a meandering area encompassing 99 acres (400,000 m2) of the land in and around the downtown of the DeKalb County, Illinois county seat, Sycamore. The area includes historic buildings and a number of historical and Victorian homes. Some significant structures are among those located within the Historic District including the DeKalb County Courthouse and the Sycamore Public Library. The district has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 2, 1978. There are over 200 properties within the irregular boundaries of the Sycamore Historic District. Of those, 187 are considered contributing properties to the historic district, and 22 are non-contributing. Of all of the district's homes and buildings 75% fit within the historic district concept. Some of the major structures include several prominent Queen Anne style mansions, the Sycamore library, the DeKalb County Courthouse, and dozens of mid- to late 19th-century houses.

Location

Sycamore, De Kalb County, Illinois
41.98624, -88.68656

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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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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Marsh, William W., House
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0.6 mi
North Grove School
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Nearby Battles

Stillman's Run (Black Hawk War)
1832Early Republic
10.1 mi
Stillman's Run
1832Early Republic
11 mi
Battle of Stillman's Run (May 1832)
1832Early Republic
11.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Sycamore Historic District listed on the National Register?

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

What type of historic resource is Sycamore Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Sycamore Historic District?

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

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