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National Register of Historic Places Historical Markers
This is a collection of buildings and places listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) that is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior. This series showcases America’s notable historical and archeological resources.
Early Spanish colonists settled in this area in the 1700s and used it for small-scale farming. By 1720, in order to improve St. Augustine's defenses, settlers built the Rosario and Cubo defense lines though the area. By 1737, a Franciscan mission . . . — — Map (db m136032) HM
Occupied by S. D. Cowen ca. 1858 to 1900
Has been placed
on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of Interior — — Map (db m228030) HM
This property is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places
by the
United States Department of the Interior
May 11, 2000
Beardstown Grand Opera House
c.1872
Heritage Preservation
Foundation
“Preserving our . . . — — Map (db m229612) HM
This building housed the depot and powerhouse for
the interurban streetcar line, as part of the Illinois
Traction System. The line ran between Joliet, Morris,
Ottawa and Princeton and closed in 1934.
Morris Downtown
Commercial Historic . . . — — Map (db m239311) HM
In 1873 J. H. Hall started a school furniture factory at
this location. The following year the new owner, F. T.
June, built this building and named it Sherwood School
Furniture. Two years later Coleman Hardware moved in.
They made casters and . . . — — Map (db m239277) HM
Built by Louis Gebhard, founder of the Gebhard Brewery. The ground floor originally housed Peterson's Grocery, Cronin Hardware and Sachse Saloon. Apartments were on the second floor, and the Masonic Lodge was on the third. This building has also . . . — — Map (db m239274) HM
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places January 31, 2006 A place of historical and architectural significance Established as the Grundy County Seat in 1842 — — Map (db m233107) HM
[Main marker] This building, first conceived as a
fire proof structure with iron window
shutters and an iron floor, originally
housed the county clerk, recorder and
county records.
[Secondary marker]
Knox County Hall of . . . — — Map (db m229922) HM
This building replaced a two-story
log structure and housed Knox County
offices and court for thirty-three years.
Stephen A. Douglas presided over the
1841-1843 sessions of the district court.
Knox County Museum is located here
on the second . . . — — Map (db m229831) HM
[First plaque] Noted for its solitary confinement cells and as the locale of the only legal hanging in Knox County.
[Second plaque]
Knox County Jail
1845 – 1873
Site of the only legal
hanging in Knox County
Listed on the . . . — — Map (db m230121) HM
William J. McAlpine built this, Dixon's first
“skyscraper”, for occupancy by Dixon National
Bank in 1914. During the Depression, Board
Member Charles Walgreen personally
guaranteed all deposits with no loan
foreclosures. In 1992 Dixon National . . . — — Map (db m230682) HM
In 1854 E.B. Stiles established the Exchange Bank here, which was replaced by the Lee County Bank in 1865 and later the City National Bank. In 1926 the exterior was rebuilt by William J. McAlpine and would more recently feature additions such as . . . — — Map (db m230774) HM
Originally the Rosbrook Livery,
this building has housed a
milliner, an ice cream maker, a
baker, a poulterer, a fruit dealer,
and the Gambles Store.
Rosbrook Hall, a popular social
venue, has occupied the upstairs
since the 1890s. The . . . — — Map (db m230777) HM
The third floor of the “Union
Block” served as a meeting hall
for recreational and community
organizations. An early
Walgreen's was briefly at 105,
while the Boynton Richards
Men's Store provided quality
men's clothing and shoes at 107
from . . . — — Map (db m230710) HM
Construction of this City Hall, with the City Jail in
its basement, began in 1906. The east half of
the building also housed the Fire Department,
complete with sleeping quarters on the second
floor and a brass pole for sliding down to the
first . . . — — Map (db m230772) HM
Four pharmacies have occupied
this building. First Tillison and
Son, then Thomas Sullivan, and
from the 1940s until the 1960s
Joe Villiger, a pharmacist in the
classic style of a Briash
“chemist”, compounded
medicines in house and . . . — — Map (db m230714) HM
Over its history this impressive building has
been the home of the Moose Hall, YMCA, Dixon
Public Library, Preston Funeral Parlor, McLane
Architects, Lee County Health Department, the
American Red Cross, Dixon Water Department,
a driver . . . — — Map (db m230765) HM
A huge downtown fire in 1859 leaped across the street from the north and destroyed the interior of this, one of Dixon's oldest buildings. After it was restored, it was used for many decades for offices, most notably those of F.X. Newcomer real . . . — — Map (db m230771) HM
Violinist Orville Westgor came to
Dixon in the 1920s to direct the
pit orchestra at the new Dixon
Theatre. He later taught music at
Dixon High School, composed the
DHS Loyalty Song, and
established a general music store
at this location in . . . — — Map (db m230769) HM
The colorful history of this building includes a
cigar maker, a farm implement store, the Dixon
Sun, a popcorn vendor, the Princess Theatre,
and a shoe repair service. Its best-known
occupant was the Snow White Bakery in
business on the main . . . — — Map (db m230767) HM
This is one of a unique trio of bridges built for the Illinois Central
Rail Road by Robert F. Laing, engineer. The arching stones were cut to
fit from native Galena limestone quarried near Dixon. The first train
carrying passengers and freight on . . . — — Map (db m230779) HM
This is one of a unique trio of bridges built for the Illinois Central
Rail Road by Robert F. Laing, engineer. The arching stones were cut to
fit from native Galena limestone quarried near Dixon. The first train
carrying passengers and freight on . . . — — Map (db m230780) HM
This is one of a unique trio of bridges built for the Illinois Central
Rail Road by Robert F. Laing, engineer. The arching stones were cut to
fit from native Galena limestone quarried near Dixon. The first train
carrying passengers and freight on . . . — — Map (db m230781) HM
To commemorate the forming of the
Dixon Hotel Company by an act of the
General Assembly of Illinois.
1837 Foundation begun.
1853 Hotel built and opened for business.
1867 Building enlarged by rough stone
addition, top story and mansard . . . — — Map (db m230795) HM
This home was built in 1855 by Dr. A. W. Benton
The Maxine and Leonard Martin Estate donated this property to the City of Fulton in 1998
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 2014
Plaque funded by . . . — — Map (db m230431) HM
Built in 1912 by the Adam Groth Co.,
Union Station was designed by
architect Jarvis Hunt. The Bedford
limestone station, which cost $250,000
to construct, accompanied the elevation
of the rail lines in Joliet City Center, a
project that gained . . . — — Map (db m231108) HM
This property has been designated a
Will County Historic Landmark
January 17, 2002
Will County Historic Preservation
Commission and the Will County Board — — Map (db m231107) HM
Located in Eagle Township in Boone County, Indiana, this
intact family farmstead includes a farmhouse and related
outbuildings, and was named a Historic District on the
National Register of Historic Places by the National Park
Service in 2011.
. . . — — Map (db m231487) HM
This building was originally called
Richwoods Church for the dense growth
of black walnut and other valuable
timber in the area. The founding
pastor was Rev. Samuel Sayford, who
with his wife Mary, moved from Virginia
and ministered on . . . — — Map (db m231348) HM
This imposing home was built by businessman, George Riley Jones and his wife, Margaret, in 1901-1903. Alfred Grindle, the architect, designed this Colonial Revival style building. The Jones' enjoyed and occupied this house during their lifetime.
. . . — — Map (db m231344) HM
1986 Althea Stoeckel Award
presented to:
Muncie Public Library
Main Branch
Listed on the National Register
of Historic Places
June 17, 1976
for the
interior renovation of the main library
301 E. Jackson Street
presented by . . . — — Map (db m222324) HM
built 1927
Listed on the
National Register of
Historic Places by the
United States Department
of the Interior,
February 17, 1989 — — Map (db m231343) HM
The Ambassador House was built as a log structure c. 1826 by Thomas and Sarah West. Around 1895, Addison and India Harris enlarged the home and built the stone pillars and outbuilding. Addison served as U.S. Ambassador to Austria-Hungary from . . . — — Map (db m231486) HM
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Cole-Evans house
c. 1840 — — Map (db m231460) HM
This property
Harrell House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m231466) HM
This brick home was built
c.1864 by Leonard Wild for Mr.
Wilson on the site of William
Conner's 1837 town house. It is
a classic example of T-plan
Italianate architecture exhibiting
ornate ironwork and fine
interior woodwork. — — Map (db m231482) HM
The Site of The Battle Of Corydon entered on The National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 1979 by United States Department of Interior in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic . . . — — Map (db m242683) HM
(Side One) Residential district bounded by Main, East, Cross, and Marion streets. Nineteenth and early twentieth century homes reflect social and economic diversity of residents, including town’s prominent citizens. Listed in National Register of . . . — — Map (db m237) HM
Harlan Carter • Martin Gregg • John Robbins
Hendricks County Commissioners
Renovated 1996
Brandt Construction Company
J.D. Clampitt • Hursel Disney • Richard Myers
Hendricks County Commissioners . . . — — Map (db m232174) HM
• The west end of the original 1824 Danville plat
• Property acquired in 1894 by William W. Leachman
• House built in 1900
• Carriage House and stable built in 1907
• Longest Owner/Arlando Clay Underwood 1919-25, 1929-53
• . . . — — Map (db m232184) HM
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places September 1, 1983, by the United States Department of the Interior in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation. — — Map (db m233438)
A group of women interested in the works of
William Shakespeare founded a literary society
on November 11, 1891. It's the oldest non-
sectarian women's club in Vincennes. Extensive
philanthropic work at local and state levels
include advocacy . . . — — Map (db m226443) HM
The oldest brick house in Lake County,
home of Melvin Halsted, founder of
Lowell, was built in 1849. His pit and
kilns were located just across Cedar
Creek.
Acquired for the community through the
combined efforts of interested . . . — — Map (db m231125) HM
[Top]
Paramount Theatre Building
built 1929
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
[Bottom]
The Paramount Heritage Foundation wishes to . . . — — Map (db m231404) HM
August 8, 1988, in the dining room of the Grey Goose Inn, five Pendleton women agreed that this day would mark the founding of Historic Fall Creek, Pendleton Settlement. The fledging organization was created because Ruth Shawhan Berline, Helen . . . — — Map (db m231435) HM
contributing building to the
Pendleton
Historic District
as listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built c. 1893 — — Map (db m231419) HM
Avriel Shull designer, 1967
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the
United States Department
of the Interior
2019 — — Map (db m231507) HM
This Plaque is dedicated to the historic preservation and memory of the past, alongside those who trail blazed the way
Founders: Oriental Lodge #500 Dedicated 1915
Present Owners: Prince Hall Masonic Temple Association Dedicated 1983
. . . — — Map (db m231524) HM
The original owners were Christopher and Mary Rosenbaum. Christopher was a teamster and watchman. After his death in 1895 Mary lived in the house until 1898. The pedimented windows and decorative brackets are a nod to the Italianate style. . . . — — Map (db m231770) HM
Indiana's first medical center
and
oldest medical amphitheater
This building was used for
medical education by:
Medical College of Indiana, 1896-1905
Central College of
Physicians and Surgeons, 1896-1905
Medical Department, . . . — — Map (db m231788) HM
Pathological Department Dr. George F. Edenharter established a teaching and research laboratory for Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane in 1896. Among the earliest facilities to use scientific methods to study the causes of mental diseases, . . . — — Map (db m231790) HM
This property
has been listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Carlos & Anne Recker House
1908 — — Map (db m231614) HM
Estate apartments
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
May 1997 — — Map (db m231514) HM
