Historic Places in Illinois

National Register of Historic Places

This federally sponsored program works with the states to identify and protect our most treasured historical resources.

• About the National Register
• Applying to the National Register
• Preliminary Evaluation Requirements
• Benefits and Protections Offered by National Register Listing
• National Register Properties in Illinois
• Procedure for Supporting or Objecting to National Register Listing

National Historic Landmarks

This federally sponsored program identifies the most significant places in the history of the U.S.

• National Historic Landmarks in Illinois

Survey Program

Surveys have been undertaken to identify and gather information on historic properties such as buildings, archaeological sites, landscapes, and historic districts.

• "They Came, They Saw, They Surveyed"
• HAARGIS: The Historic Architectural / Archaeological Resources Geographic Information System