Burlington Historic District

Burlington Historic District is an area along the Delaware River containing residential, commercial, and civic buildings from different time periods. The structures here display features from various architectural styles and date from different phases of the town's development.

This area was added to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places in 1974, followed by national recognition the following year. These designations honored the importance of the connected collection of historical buildings to American history.

The buildings in this district display different architectural styles from various periods that you notice while walking through the area. This architectural variety tells the story of changing tastes and building methods that shaped the town over the decades.

The area is accessible through several street entrances and has informational signs to help you navigate. It is best to wear comfortable shoes, as exploring the various buildings requires a lot of walking.

Among the buildings in this area are notable structures like the New St. Mary's Episcopal Church and the William R. Allen School. These individual buildings form part of the larger whole that visitors can discover today.