Historic places inChester
Nova Scotia
- historic places
- 15historic places
- built
- 1840–1902built
Recognized by
- Municipal 15
Chester United Baptist ChurchPhoto: Heritage Division, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, 2007.
David Nauss House
Gorman House
Lavers House
Lordly House
Where to start
The most widely recognized places first, then the oldest.
Photo: Heritage Division, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, 2007Municipal1840St. Stephen's Anglican ChurchSt.
Photo: Heritage Division, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, 2007.Municipal1902Robinson HouseAlso known as Mecklenburgh InnBuilt circa 1902, the Robinson House is located in Chester, Nova Scotia and sits on the front end of a "drop lot" facing Queen Street.
Photo: Heritage Division, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, 2007MunicipalChester Train StationBuilt circa 1905, the Chester Train Station was a full service Mackenzie and Mann station that formed part of their Halifax and Southwestern Railway Company at the beginning of the twentieth century.
All 15 places
- MunicipalRailwaysChester Train Station
- MunicipalChester United Baptist Church
- MunicipalDavid Nauss House
- MunicipalHomesGorman House
- MunicipalLavers House
- MunicipalLeisureLordly HouseAlso known as Lordly House Museum Complex
MunicipalFaithOld Methodist Church
MunicipalCommerceQuarter Deck- 1902MunicipalRobinson HouseAlso known as Mecklenburgh Inn
MunicipalFaithSamuel Prescott House
MunicipalSt. Peter's Lutheran Church- 1840MunicipalFaithSt. Stephen's Anglican Church
MunicipalHealthTaffrail Cottage
MunicipalTerrace Cottage
MunicipalHomesZoé Vallé Library
On the map
Open the full mapThemes in Chester
- Gothic Revival 6
- Notable interiors 5
- Verandahs and porches 4
- Towers 4
- Scenic views 3
- Vernacular 3
- Cape Cod 3
- Greek Revival 3
Collections are Heritage Guide’s groupings, made from each place’s register description.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025.