Campbellsville Historic Commercial District
The Campbellsville Historic Commercial District comprises a collection of about 20 buildings in downtown Campbellsville, Kentucky, a 200-year-old city. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Location. The district is roughly bounded by Columbia Ave., Broadway, 1st, Hotchkiss Sts., Central Ave. (both sides), and railroad tracks. Buildings. The most notable structure is Merchant Tower (circa 1910, 17,000 sq ft, 3-stories with tower, formally named Merchants Hotel). It is a standalone listing in the National Register of Historical Places. Also on the 100 block, the Willock Building (circa 1909) has  a stature at 3 stories tall and nearly . Architecture. The 100 and 200 block of Main Street are lined with century old brick, stone, and iron buildings with Italianate architecture facades. Merchant Tower was designed with Romanesque architecture. Revitalization. In Campbellsville's historic district, the Main Street Manager oversees preservation and revitalization. The Kentucky Heritage Council (Kentucky State Historic Preservation Office) is a valued source of information.