Historic Preservation in Thurston County, WA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Thurston County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Thurston County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Thurston County lists significant buildings, structures, objects, sites and districts on its own Thurston County Historic Register under County Code Chapter 2.106. Any owner or the county historic commission can nominate a property that is at least fifty years old and meets one of twelve significance criteria, from architectural distinction to association with important local events.
Thurston County Historic Register Designation
Some RestrictionsThurston County Code § 2.106.040(A)
A.Criteria for Determining Designation to the Register. Any building, structure, object, site or district may be designated for inclusion in the Thurston County historic register if it has significant character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the county, state or nation; has integrity of location; is at least fifty years old, or is of lesse...
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