National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) represent the most significant places in the history of the United States of America – they illustrate and commemorate our collective past and help us to understand our national identity. Designated by the Secretary of the Interior, these cultural resources possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States in history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. By contrast, properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places are primarily of state and local significance.
NHL designation is an official recognition by the federal government of the national significance of historic properties, and today, fewer than 2,500 historic places bear this distinction. The City of Cincinnati includes an impressive collection of National Historic Landmarks comprised of nine buildings and one boat.
Additional information about National Historic Landmarks can be obtained by contacting the City of Cincinnati Historic Conservation Office or the National Historic Landmarks Program at www.cr.nps.gov/nhl.
