National Register of Historic Places

Waterloo Historic District

Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois
Listed
December 1, 1978
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
78001177

About this property

The Waterloo Historic District is a historic district composed of the majority of central Waterloo, Illinois. The district includes 271 buildings, of which 182 are contributing buildings to its historic character. The center of the district includes Waterloo's town square, the site of the Monroe County Courthouse, as well as a two-block section of Main Street which forms the city's commercial core. The town square is surrounded by residential development on three sides, an unusual arrangement among small towns in Illinois. The predominant architectural styles in the residential parts of the district are local adaptations of the Federal style and a German cottage style developed by the city's German immigrants in the 19th century. The district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1978.

Location

517 S. Main St.
Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois
38.33549, -90.15172

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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When was Waterloo Historic District listed on the National Register?

Waterloo Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Waterloo Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Waterloo Historic District?

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

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