Wake Forest Historic Property Handbook & Design - 2021

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Downtown Wake Forest National Register Historic District The Downtown Wake Forest National Register Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The district contains buildings, a bridge, and a gas pump, that all contribute to the district’s significance as the town’s historic commercial core. The downtown area began development shortly after the depot was relocated from Forestville to Wake Forest in 1874 beginning the district’s period of significance which continues through 1951. The district includes South White Street from Roosevelt to just past Owen.

Old Library Building. Downtown Wake Forest National Register Historic District.

This building was originally a cotton ware- house. Downtown Wake Forest National Register Historic District.

The Wilkinson Building. Downtown Wake Forest National Register Historic District

The Brewer Building. Downtown Wake Forest National Register Historic District.

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