The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Edinburgh was laid out in about 1822. A founder of the town being a native of Scotland may have caused the name Edinburgh to be selected. The Edinburgh post office has been in operation since 1823. Edinburgh was incorporated as a town in 1853. Early in its history it was sometimes referred to as the town of Edinburg.
Edinburgh Commercial Historic District, South Walnut Street Historic District, and Toner Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Start Edinburgh’s collection
The first neighbors to add old photos shape how Edinburgh’s history is told.
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3 historic places in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has 3 listings on the National Register, and they protect 155 historic buildings, because Toner Historic District alone counts 66.
Where they are
Architectural styles
When they were listed
Listed 1991Edinburgh Commercial Historic District
Listed 2011South Walnut Street Historic District
Listed 2011Toner Historic DistrictThen & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.
Stories next door
nearby towns’ historyFrom Wikimedia Commons (6). Images are copied here with their credits and licenses, shown on each photo’s page. Refreshed monthly.