The Jefferson County Landmark Program was established in 2003. Currently more than 33 properties throughout the County have been identified and designated by the Jefferson County Historical Commission as Jefferson County Landmarks. A few are nationally recognized historic places; others are locally significant but do not meet the criteria for designation on the National or State Registers of Historic Places.
List of Landmarks Designated to Date
Centennial Sites
In 1976, 25 historic places in the county were designated as Centennial Sites. These are sometimes considered as “landmarks” but many of them do not meet the criteria for designation as official Landmarks under the current program.
About the Landmark Program
- The Landmark Program is a voluntary program
- The property owner must consent to nominate a Landmark
- 50% of the property owners must consent to nominate a District to the program
- All Landmark and District nominations must meet one or more designation criteria
- The Landmark Designation Committee reviews nominations and recommends approval or denial
- The JCHC authorizes the designation of the property after receiving a recommendation from the Landmark Designation Committee
- The property owner(s) receive a Certificate of Designation for their Landmark or District
- Alteration or demolition of an Historic Landmark or District may affect its status in the program
