National Register of Historic Places

Walker Naylor Historic District

Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon
Listed
March 3, 2011
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
11000155

About this property

The Walker Naylor Historic District, also referred to as Walker's and Naylor's Additions Historic District, located in Forest Grove, Oregon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The district is bounded by Gayles Way on the west, Covey Run Drive on the north, A Street on the east, and 21st Avenue on the south, which is west of Pacific University and north of the city's downtown area. Walker Naylor was added to the NRHP in 2011, the third historic district in Forest Grove. The district has 145 properties covering 32 acres (13 ha), and includes three houses listed on the National Register.

Location

Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon
45.52469, -123.11737

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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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

Taylor, Dr. W.R. and Eunice, House
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0.3 mi
Blank, Stephen and Parthena M., House
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0.3 mi
Tualatin Academy
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0.3 mi
Woods and Caples General Store
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When was Walker Naylor Historic District listed on the National Register?

Walker Naylor Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 3, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Walker Naylor Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Walker Naylor Historic District?

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

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