National Historic Landmark

Oakmont Country Club Historic District

Oakmont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Listed
August 16, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84003090

About this property

Oakmont Country Club is a country club in Plum and Oakmont, Pennsylvania, United States. Established in 1903, the club predominantly lies in the borough of Plum, in the East Hills suburbs of Pittsburgh. Its golf course is regarded as the "oldest top-ranked golf course in the United States" and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987. The Pennsylvania Turnpike separates seven holes (two through eight) from the rest of the layout. Oakmont most recently hosted its record tenth U.S. Open in 2025.

Location

Oakmont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
40.53175, -79.82453

Categories

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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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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Carson, Rachel, House
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Nearby Battles

Braddock's Defeat Monongahela
1755Colonial
2.5 mi
Braddock's Defeat 1755
1755Colonial
9.3 mi
Braddock's Defeat (Battle of Monongahela) 1755
1755Colonial
9.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Oakmont Country Club Historic District listed on the National Register?

Oakmont Country Club Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 16, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Oakmont Country Club Historic District?

Oakmont Country Club Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Oakmont Country Club Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Oakmont Country Club Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Oakmont Country Club Historic District?

The period of significance for Oakmont Country Club Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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