It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 20, 1973, for its significance in architecture, community development, commerce, engineering, exploration/settlement, industry, and religion.

[4] The village was a planned community established by Moravians starting in 1769 after they purchased 1,000 acres (400 ha) from John Samuel Green, Jr.

The Moravian Grist Mill, built from stone in 1770, was the first permanent building in the village.

The American House Hotel, also known as the Single Sister Choir, is a two and one-half story fieldstone building started in 1797.

[3] Selected properties that are key, important to the district in terms of architecture or history, as described by the nomination form.