Pendleton in Madison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
National Register of Historic Places
Town of Pendleton
On June 27, 1991, the Town of Pendleton became the 2nd community in the State of Indiana to have the entirety of their early boundaries entered into the National Register of Historic Places. The district is an approximation of the 1900 Pendleton town limits, which contains some of the best representations of early 19th century architecture in Madison County. The district contained 419 contributing buildings and 121 non-contributing buildings. Falls Park was included as the only contributing site. This was the location of the 1825 trial and execution of white settlers for the killing of Indians and the 1843 speech by Frederick Douglass. The bridge over Fall Creek and the lighthouse in Falls Park are contributing structures, and the cast iron fountain in Falls Park is included as a contributing object.
Our town recognizes the efforts of these ladies and will be forever grateful.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1991.
Location. 40° 0.144′ N, 85° 44.847′ W. Marker is in Pendleton, Indiana, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of West State Street (State Road 38) and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S Main St, Pendleton IN 46064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); History (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Interurban Railroad (about 600 feet away); Cook's Opera House (about 600 feet away); Pendleton Town Hall Explosion (about 600 feet away); The A.B. Taylor House (about 700 feet away); Falls Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Falls (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pendleton.
Also see . . . Pendleton Historic District. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the district. (National Park Service) (Submitted on August 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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