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Paducah

Neoclassical is the label the register puts on more Paducah buildings than any other, 6 of them. Houses make up the largest group by what the buildings were for. 9 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Mayor David A. Yeiser House, added Mar 7, 1973.

Map

Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

34
Listings
9
Historic districts
1973
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedMayor David A. Yeiser House · Mar 7, 1973
Oldest construction dateAnderson-Smith House · built 1865

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 7 of the 34 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Building · McCracken County
Anderson-Smith House
BuildingListed 1984
Object · McCracken County
Confederate Monument in Paducah
ObjectListed 1997
Building · McCracken County
Grace Episcopal Church
BuildingListed 1976
Building · McCracken County
Hotel Metropolitan
BuildingListed 2002

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Neoclassical 6Art Deco 2Greek Revival 2Beaux-Arts 1Romanesque Revival 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 12 of the 34 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Anderson-Smith House▾1984
Address
Lone Oak Rd., Paducah
Listed
Mar 1, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Whitehaven
Reference
84001824
Built
1865
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Anderson-Smith House
Artelia Anderson Hall▾1983
Address
1400 H.C. Mathis Dr., Paducah
Listed
May 26, 1983
Listed for
Black heritage, Education
Significance
State
Reference
83002824
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
The Angles▾1976
Address
Alben W. Barkley Dr. near 40th St., Paducah
Listed
Jul 19, 1976
Listed for
Law, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
National
Also known as
Quigley-Barkley House; Alben W. Barkley House
Reference
76002147
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Angles, The
California Apartments▾2016
Address
2900 Clay, Paducah
Listed
Feb 11, 2016
Listed for
Community planning
Significance
Local
Also known as
California Apartments
Reference
16000011
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Confederate Monument in Paducah▾1997
Address
Oak Grove Cemetery. W of jct. of Park Ave. and 13th St., Paducah
Listed
Jul 17, 1997
Listed for
Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
97000678
Contributing
1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Confederate Monument in Paducah
Grace Episcopal Church▾1976
Address
820 Broadway, Paducah
Listed
Mar 16, 1976
Listed for
Architecture, Religion
Significance
National
Reference
76002148
Built
1873
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Grace Episcopal Church
Home of the Friendless▾2000
Address
1335 Burnett St., Paducah
Listed
Nov 15, 2000
Listed for
Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Friendly Home
Reference
00000860
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Hotel Irvin Cobb▾1978
Address
Broadway and 6th St., Paducah
Listed
Aug 24, 1978
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
78003065
Style
Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Hotel Irvin Cobb
Hotel Metropolitan▾2002
Address
724 Jackson St., Paducah
Listed
Apr 12, 2002
Listed for
Black heritage, Transportation
Significance
Local
Reference
01001251
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hotel Metropolitan
Jefferson Street-Fountain Avenue Residential District▾1982
Address
Jefferson and Madison Sts., Broadway, Fountain Ave., and Harahan Blvd., Paducah
Listed
Jul 14, 1982
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
82002735
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Jefferson Street-Fountain Avenue Residential District (Boundary Increase)▾2012
Address
Generally bounded by Park, Madison, & Fountain Aves., & Harahan, Paducah
Listed
Aug 6, 2012
Listed for
Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
12000451
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Kenmil Place▾2009
Address
4300 Alben Barkley Dr., Paducah
Listed
Feb 11, 2009
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
09000008
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
5 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Kenmil Place
Lincoln School▾1988
Address
S. Eighth St., between Ohio and Tennessee Sts., Paducah
Listed
Jun 23, 1988
Listed for
Black heritage, Education
Significance
Local
Reference
88000895
Built
1908
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lower Town Neighborhood District▾1982
Address
Roughly bounded by Park Ave., Jefferson, 5th and 9th Sts., Paducah
Listed
Mar 15, 1982
Listed for
Commerce, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Lower Town
Reference
82002736
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Market House▾1973
Address
S. 2nd St. between Broadway and Kentucky Ave., Paducah
Listed
Jun 19, 1973
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Clark, Gen. William, Market House
Reference
73002255
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Market House
Masonic Temple▾2002
Address
501-505 S. 7th St., Paducah
Listed
Dec 4, 2002
Listed for
Black heritage, Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
02001470
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Masonic Temple
Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Office and Freight House▾1979
Address
300 S. 3rd St., Paducah
Listed
Jul 17, 1979
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Johnston-Backus Building
Reference
79003118
Built
1925
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Office and Freight House
Paducah City Hall▾·
Address
300 S. 5th St., Paducah
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100000742
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Paducah City Hall
Paducah Coca-Cola Bottling Plant▾2013
Address
3121 Broadway, Paducah
Listed
Jul 30, 2013
Listed for
Architecture, Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
13000564
Style
Art Deco architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Paducah Coca-Cola Bottling Plant
Paducah Downtown Commercial District▾1982
Address
Roughly bounded by 7th, 1st, Clark and Monroe Sts., Paducah
Listed
Apr 20, 1982
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82002737
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Paducah Downtown Commercial District (Boundary Increase)▾1985
Address
Roughly bounded by 1st, Clark, Seventh and Monroe Sts., Paducah
Listed
May 2, 1985
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Paducah Downtown Commercial District
Reference
85000952
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Paducah Market House District▾1978
Address
2nd St. between Broadway and Kentucky Ave., Paducah
Listed
Apr 3, 1978
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
See Also:Market House; Paducah Downtown Commercial District
Reference
78003066
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Paducah Northside Historic District▾·
Address
Roughly bounded by North 10th St., Park Ave., North 15th, and Northview St., Paducah
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning, Black heritage
Significance
Local
Reference
100008325
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
People's First National Bank and Trust Company Building▾1980
Address
300 Broadway, Paducah
Listed
Aug 11, 1980
Listed for
Economics, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Old National Bank Building
Reference
80001655
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
People's First National Bank and Trust Company Building
Pettit Building▾·
Address
1135 Park Ave., Paducah
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100003681
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
Saint Mary Academy Complex▾1987
Address
Bounded by Fourth, Fifth, Monroe, and Jefferson Sts., Paducah
Listed
Mar 17, 1987
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
87000449
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
St. Francis DeSales Roman Catholic Church▾1979
Address
116 S. 6th St., Paducah
Listed
Apr 16, 1979
Listed for
Architecture, Religion, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Church of St. Francis de Sales
Reference
79003119
Built
1899
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
St. Francis DeSales Roman Catholic Church
Tilghman–Woolfolk House▾1998
Address
631 Kentucky Ave., Paducah
Listed
Aug 13, 1998
Listed for
Military
Significance
Local
Reference
98000940
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Tilghman–Woolfolk House
Tilghman, Augusta, High School▾1995
Address
401 Walter Jetton Blvd., Paducah
Listed
Apr 3, 1995
Listed for
Social history, Black heritage
Significance
Local
Also known as
Walter C. Jetton Middle School
Reference
95000300
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Lloyd Tilghman Memorial▾1997
Address
Lange Park. Madison St. betweetn 16th and 19th Sts., Paducah
Listed
Jul 17, 1997
Listed for
Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
97000679
Built
1909
Contributing
1 object
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Tilghman, Lloyd, Memorial
Union Station School▾2011
Address
3138 Roosevelt St., Paducah
Listed
Aug 19, 2011
Listed for
Black heritage
Significance
Local
Reference
11000539
Built
1928
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wallace Park Neighborhood Historic District▾2012
Address
Roughly bounded by Buckner Ln., Maple Ave., Forest Cir., & Lone Oak Rd., Paducah
Listed
Feb 22, 2012
Listed for
Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
12000047
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Westminster Presbyterian Church▾·
Address
2732 Broadway, Paducah
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100001426
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mayor David A. Yeiser House▾1973
Address
533 Madison St., Paducah
Listed
Mar 7, 1973
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Barkley, Alben W., Museum
Reference
73002130
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Yeiser, Mayor David A., House

Every listing here also appears on its county page for McCracken County.

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