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Marker detail: The Elektron Building, circa 1920 image, Touch for more information
Courtesy Allen County Fort-Wayne Historical Society
Marker detail: The Elektron Building, circa 1920
1 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Elektron Building
On East Berry Street west of Barr Street, on the right when traveling west.
Designed by Fort Wayne architects John Wing and Marshall Mahurin, the Elektron Building was built in 1895. The name Elektron inscribed on the cornice at the top of the building reflected the business interests in early electrical engineering of the . . . Map (db m162797) HM
2 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Billon/Keegan House519 West Washington Boulevard — (East half of Lot Four, Block 31, in Ewing's Addition to Fort Wayne.) —
On West Washington Boulevard just west of Fairfield Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
9 January 1865. Patrick H. Keegan sold this half-lot to carpenter James C. Dillon who built a frame, one, and one-half story house. 28 June 1889. His three daughters sold this house to Patrick H. Keegan. 21 April 1914. Mr. . . . Map (db m197188) HM
3 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Fire Station #3
On W. Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Fire Station #3 226 W. Washington Blvd has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior c. 1893Map (db m197147) HM
4 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Fort Wayne Printing Building
On W. Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Fort Wayne Printing Building c. 1911 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m197146) HM
5 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Indiana Hotel
On W. Jefferson Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Indiana Hotel opened May 24, 1928 acquired by the Embassy Theatre Foundation December 2, 1974Map (db m197232) HM
6 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Schmitz Block
On S. Calhoun Street at W. Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on S. Calhoun Street.
Schmitz Block c. 1888 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m197145) HM
7 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Allen County Courthouse
On South Calhoun Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Calhoun Street.
The present Allen County Courthouse is the fourth to serve the county's judicial needs. Its cornerstone was laid on November 17, 1897, in the largest public ceremony held in Fort Wayne to that time. Louis Peltier, who had been born in the fort in . . . Map (db m162792) HM
8 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Edsall House
On West Main Street west of Webster Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Edsall House, the oldest structure in downtown Fort Wayne and the city's second hospital, was built by William S. Edsall in 1839. Edsall was a fur trader, builder, ferry operator, surveyor, sawyer and merchant, and was prominent in Fort Wayne . . . Map (db m215660) HM
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9 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Historic Canton Laundry1016 Broadway — Built 1890 —
On Broadway just south of West Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Over the course of the last hundred & twenty-five years this building has been the home to various neighborhood businesses
Unknown…1890-1918 Round Oak Heating…1918-1935 The Frank Ning Laundry…1935-1970 The Canton . . . Map (db m197190) HM
10 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — William S. Edsall Housec. 1839
On West Main Street west of Webster Street, on the right when traveling east.
Edsall (1811-1876) was an early community leader, serving on the first City Council, and later was a land office register and County Clerk. He was also a fur trader, merchant, plank road and railroad builder in the Fort Wayne area and helped Fort . . . Map (db m215666) HM
11 Indiana, Brown County, Nashville — Frank P. Taggart BuildingMiller’s Drug Store — National Register of Historic Places —
On South Van Buren Street (Indiana Route 135) just south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Frank P. Taggart Building / Miller’s Drug Store, circa 1873, has been entered in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior.Map (db m206745) HM
12 Indiana, Brown County, Nashville — The Nashville House
On East Main Street at South Van Buren Street (Indiana Route 135) on East Main Street.
Ever since the year 1867, a public hostelry of one form or another has occupied this corner. It served the logging industry for many years & later became a gathering place for artists. In recent years it has become the cornerstone of the tourist . . . Map (db m206747) HM
13 Indiana, Cass County, Logansport — The Kendrick-Baldwin Home
On East Market Street at 7th street, on the left when traveling east on East Market Street.
Cass County Memorial Center The Kendick Baldwin Home as listed on the National Register of Historic Places Circa 1860Map (db m240995) HM
14 Indiana, Crawford County, Marengo — William Proctor HouseNational Register of Historic Places
Near Industrial Park Road just south of Indiana Route 64/66, on the left when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m193696) HM
15 Indiana, Dearborn County, Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Township — Dunn-Axby Housec. 1848 — Greek Revival/Italianate style —
On Elm Street south of East Williams Street, on the right when traveling south.
1817 – Samual Vance sells lots 165, 166, 179, and 180 to Dr. Ezra Ferris for $200. 1818 – Judge Isaac Dunn pays $500 for lots 165, S. ½ of 179 and 180. 1848 – House built, No. 19 Elm Row, possibly a rental. 1868 – Dunn sells to . . . Map (db m222780) HM
16 Indiana, Dearborn County, Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Township — Old Firehouse124 Short Street
On Short Street south of East Williams Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Lawrenceburg Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1882. Company No. 1 was located here on Short Street, and Company No. 2 was near Shipping Street. Both firehouses were identical Queen Anne style buildings built c.1882. . . . Map (db m222799) HM
17 Indiana, Delaware County, Muncie, Downtown — 1989407 South Walnut Street
On West Charles Street west of South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
This building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing structure to the Walnut Street Historic District in 1989. It was designated as a local landmark by Muncie City Council in 1990.Map (db m222318) HM
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18 Indiana, Dubois County, Huntingburg — Huntingburg Town Hall and Fire Engine HouseCirca 1887
On North Geiger Street just north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior May 12, 1975 Henry Mursinna, ArchitectMap (db m171498) HM
19 Indiana, Dubois County, Jasper — Louis H. Sturm Hardware Store
On Courthouse Square just east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1886Map (db m195440) HM
20 Indiana, Dubois County, Jasper — 19.2021.1 — State Police Jasper Post
On North Newton Street (U.S. 231) just north of West Schuetter Road, on the left when traveling north.
Increased crime during the Great Depression demanded an expanded police presence and faster communication technology. In response, the Motor Vehicle Police (established in 1921) was reorganized as the Indiana State Police in 1933. The new division . . . Map (db m238483) HM
21 Indiana, Elkhart County, Elkhart — The Havilah Beardsley House
Near W. Beardsley Avenue at N. Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Havilah Beardsley House 102 West Beardsley Avenue has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1848Map (db m76261) HM
22 Indiana, Floyd County, New Albany — 22.2003.1 — Culbertson Widows' Home
On East Main Street (Indiana Route 111) at East 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
[side 1] William S. Culbertson, wealthy merchant, opened home November 18, 1873 to provide food, clothing, and shelter for town's destitute widows. Home had gas lighting, upstairs water closet, and up-to-date kitchen. Residents' lives were . . . Map (db m180503) HM
23 Indiana, Floyd County, New Albany — New Albany's First Bank Building
On East Main Street (Indiana Route 111) close to Bank Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1837 this building housed New Albany’s First Bank — a branch of the State Bank of Indiana. Of Greek Revival style, it was built of native limestone quarried from the hills of Floyd County.Map (db m193690) HM
24 Indiana, Floyd County, New Albany — Windsor Hotel1871
On East Market Street just west of Bank Street, on the right when traveling east.
New Albany Downtown Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m194197) HM
25 Indiana, Fountain County, Attica — Marshall M Milford Home
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Milford Home has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1845Map (db m9310) HM
26 Indiana, Fountain County, Covington — Covington Carnegie Library
On Fifth Street at Crockett Street, on the right when traveling north on Fifth Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m8724) HM
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27 Indiana, Fountain County, Covington — 84000027 — The House With The LionsSewell - Freese House
On East Washington Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built c. 1867 Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m10335) HM
28 Indiana, Gibson County, Princeton — Courthouse
On North Hart Street just south of West State Street, on the right when traveling south.
The site of the town of Princeton was chosen as the county seat in 1814 by county commissioners William Prince, Robert Elliott, Abel Westfall, and William Polk. On February 14, 1814, the name Princeton was chosen by the commissioners, casting lots . . . Map (db m190739) HM
29 Indiana, Grant County, Fairmount — "Jimmy Dean Was Here"James Dean Visual Tour
On East Washington Street (County Road 950S) just east of North Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
James Dean is walking along East Washington Street… with the Citizens Exchange Bank's golden dome in the background.Map (db m182718) HM
30 Indiana, Grant County, Fairmount — The Calvin Dillon HouseBaldwin Addition Historic District
On North Main Street just north of West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north.
Baldwin Addition Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1858 Calvin Dillon HouseMap (db m182737) HM
31 Indiana, Grant County, Fairmount — The Enoch Beals HouseBaldwin Addition Historic District
On North Main Street just north of West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north.
Baldwin Addition Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Circa 1880 Built By: Enoch BealsMap (db m182739) HM
32 Indiana, Grant County, Fairmount — The Frank Zigler HouseBaldwin Addition Historic District
On North Main Street just south of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Baldwin Addition Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built C.1892 Frank Ziegler HouseMap (db m182738) HM
33 Indiana, Grant County, Fairmount — The John H. Wilson HouseBaldwin Addition Historic District
On North Main Street at West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Baldwin Addition Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1903 John H. Wilson Map (db m182708) HM
34 Indiana, Grant County, Fairmount — The M. J. Millspaugh HouseBaldwin Addition Historic District
On North Main Street north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Baldwin Addition Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior C: 1890 Built By M.J. MillspaughMap (db m182741) HM
35 Indiana, Grant County, Marion, Center Township — The Wilson-Vaughn House
On West 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1912 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m215252) HM
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36 Indiana, Hamilton County, Fishers — The Conner House was never just bricks, glass and wood
Near Allisonville Road, 0.6 miles north of East 126th Street.
This was a home where children were born and neighbors came to call. Travelers stopped here for a warm bed and a generous table. They played music and talked about books and ideas and the wider world beyond the river. Judges held court . . . Map (db m233143) HM
37 Indiana, Harrison County, Corydon — 31.1980.1 — Corydon United Methodist Church
On North Elm Street north of East Beaver Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of the first Methodist church, Corydon. Lot purchased from Isaiah Boone, son of Squire Boone, in 1826. Earlier, Corydon was a station on Silver Creed Methodist Circuit. Services were held in Corydon as early as 1816.Map (db m9716) HM
38 Indiana, Harrison County, Corydon — 31.1962.1 — First State Office Building
On North Mulberry Street at East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North Mulberry Street.
Built 1817. Housed offices of State Treasurer and Auditor until Fall of 1824. The cellar was the Treasury vault. Building used by Harrison County Seminary, 1829-51. Since 1871, home of Amzi Brewster heirs.Map (db m241644) HM
39 Indiana, Harrison County, Corydon — 31.1965.2 — Harrison County Jail
On North Capitol Avenue (State Road 62) at West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on North Capitol Avenue.
First Log Jail erected 1809. Spier Spencer, First Sheriff, was killed 1811 commanding the Harrison County Yellow Jackets in the Battle of Tippecanoe. During first twelve years, Harrison County had a whipping post where justice was meted out by . . . Map (db m9628) HM
40 Indiana, Harrison County, Corydon — Hottell Insurance Building
On North Capitol Avenue (State Road 337), on the left when traveling north.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by The United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m9644) HM
41 Indiana, Harrison County, Corydon — 31.1948.1 — Indiana Capitol
On North Capitol Avenue near East Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Capital of Indiana Territory was moved to Corydon from Vincennes, 1813. This building became first State Capitol, 1816. Offices were moved to Indianapolis in 1825.Map (db m9626) HM
42 Indiana, Harrison County, Corydon — Old Capital Bank
On North Capitol Avenue south of West Beaver Street, on the left when traveling north.
Old Capital Bank & Trust Company was organized in March, 1922 and began operation at 202 N. Elm Street, across the Square. Bank later purchased this bilding at public auction for $35,000 and opened March 31, 1923. The Neo-Classical structure, . . . Map (db m9717) HM
43 Indiana, Hendricks County, Danville — 32.2001.2 — Central Normal College
On East Main Street (U.S. 36) near North Wayne Street, on the right when traveling west.
Organized 1876 at Ladoga as second private Indiana normal school specializing in teacher training. Based on Alfred Holbrook's techniques at his normal college in Lebanon, Ohio which pioneered teacher training in America. Central Normal College was . . . Map (db m239) HM
44 Indiana, Hendricks County, Danville — 32.2000.1 — Danville’s Main Street Historic District
On West Main Street (U.S. 36) west of Cross Street (State Road 39), on the right when traveling west.
(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
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45 Indiana, Howard County, Kokomo — IUK Main Building
On Hobard Drive, 0.1 miles north of Rebecca Street, on the right when traveling north.
Never receiving a formal name, IU Kokomo Main has always been identified as the “main” building, distinguished for being the first building on this campus. Opened in 1965, this comprehensive structure represented a new Kokomo campus relocating . . . Map (db m231194) HM
46 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Moore-Carlew Building
On North Jefferson Street at West Market Street, on the right when traveling south on North Jefferson Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m211608) HM
47 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Rock House
On East Park Drive (U.S. 224) at Warren on East Park Drive.
The first permanent hotel of Huntington was built of stone on this site by General John Tipton in 1835. Standing on the bank of the Wabash and Erie Canal, it was a commercial, political and social center. From 1862 to 1872 it housed one of the first . . . Map (db m7547) HM
48 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — The Huntington County CourthouseErected 1904 - 1906 — Neo - Classical J.W. Gaddis, Architect —
On Jefferson St., 0 miles east of State St. (Road Hunting).
. . . Map (db m46987) HM
49 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer, Marion Township — Outhouse built by WPA
On West Clark Street, on the right when traveling east.
Outhouse built by WPA during Depression costing buyer $5.00. Commonly called "Roosevelt Privies." Donated by Edward Kosta Jr. Family to Fair Grounds in 2013Map (db m240749) HM
50 Indiana, Jasper County, Rensselaer, Marion Township — Quick/Walters/Hall Log House
On West Clark Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built ca. 1870 in Barkley Township by Mark Quick. In 1901, Thomas Walters bought the farm. The cabin had four additional rooms which were later separated and the cabin was used as a lambing shed. In 1929, Paul J. Hall, Sr., bought the farm. The . . . Map (db m240746) HM
51 Indiana, Jefferson County, Madison — Washington Fire Co. #2
On West 3rd Street, 0.1 miles east of Poplar Street, on the left when traveling east.
Volunteer Dep’t. Organized Jan. 22, 1846 Edifice built in 1848 by city of Madison — it is the oldest firehouse still in use in IndianaMap (db m181201) HM
52 Indiana, Johnson County, Greenwood — James T. and Laura Polk Community House
On Madison Avenue north of West Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Community House was erected as a memorial to James T. And Laura Polk by their son and daughter, Ralph Polk and Pearl Polk Dungan. It was dedicated as the center for many varied activities on Feb. 5, 1920. The building has contained the public . . . Map (db m69310) HM
53 Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes — State Bank of Indiana
On North 2nd Street north of Busseron Street, on the left when traveling north.
The second State Bank, chartered in 1834, was a successful and stable venture in uncertain times. John Ewing of Vincennes was a leader in its creation. This branch was built by John Moore by 1838, saved by the Francis Vigo Chapter, DAR, . . . Map (db m23282) HM
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54 Indiana, Kosciusko County, Oswego — Pound General Store and Post Office
On E. Armstrong Road (County Road E500N) at N. 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on E. Armstrong Road.
Historic Landmark Oswego Pound General Store and Post Office Built 1838 Listed in National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m73264) HM
55 Indiana, Lake County, Crown Point — The Old Lake County Courthouse, 1878
On Main Street (U.S. 231), on the left.
The Old Courthouse has been, since its erection in 1878, a landmark in Lake County, Indiana. Construction of the central portion, including the clock tower, began with 500,000 hand-kilned bricks from the Henry Wise Brickyard in Crown Point, . . . Map (db m27806) HM
56 Indiana, Lake County, Gary — 45.2014.1 — Froebel School
On West 15th Avenue at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on West 15th Avenue.
Froebel opened here, 1912, as many European immigrants and southern blacks moved to Gary for jobs in steel mills. An experiment in progressive education, it served students of diverse backgrounds and the local community. Despite early status as . . . Map (db m200372) HM
57 Indiana, LaPorte County, Michigan City — Barker Civic CenterThe former Barker Mansion
On Washington Street at W. 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street.
Given to the people of Michigan City as a cultural and civic center by Mrs. Catherine Barker Hickox in 1968. The original house was built on this site (circa) 1858 by John Barker Sr. (1814-1878). It was reconstructed in 1901 by John H. Barker . . . Map (db m77403) HM
58 Indiana, Lawrence County, Bedford — 47.1998.1 — Bedford Courthouse Square Historic District
On I Street north of Parkview Drive (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north.
Courthouse square, part of original 1825 plat, surrounded by nineteenth and early twentieth century commercial buildings in various architectural styles. Limestone facing quarried and milled by local industry. Listed in National Register of Historic . . . Map (db m48967) HM
59 Indiana, Lawrence County, Bedford — 47.2005.1 — Dunn Memorial Hospital
On 23rd Street west of P Street, on the right when traveling west.
(Side One) Lawrence County Hospital Association was organized July 15, 1903 to build, maintain, and manage a hospital in Bedford. Opened first building 1904. State, district, and local Works Progress Administration officials and city and . . . Map (db m74128) HM
60 Indiana, Lawrence County, Bedford — Pine Hall
Near Tunnelton Road, 0.1 miles south of Parkview Drive (16th Street) (U.S. 50).
Built 1865-7 by Wm. Ragsdale. Cost $25,000. Occupied by his family 11 years. Bought 1878 by Nathan Hall, pioneer quarryman. Occupied by his family 21 years. Bought and run as a dairy farm 1899 by Alvin Tobe Hert who named the estate Pine Hall. Owned . . . Map (db m74154) HM
61 Indiana, Lawrence County, Mitchell — Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom Boyhood Home
On West Grissom Avenue west of South 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Mercury 4 Virgil I. Grissom Liberty Bell 7 Gemini 3 Virgil I. Grissom • John W. Young The Molly Brown Apollo 1 Virgil I. Grissom • Ed White • Roger B. ChaffeeMap (db m195330) HM
62 Indiana, Lawrence County, Mitchell — Mitchell Opera HouseNational Register of Historic Places
On North 7th Street just south of West Brook Street, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m195327) HM
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63 Indiana, Madison County, Anderson — 76000028 — Madison County Historic Home
On Main Street at East 6th Street on Main Street.
The home is located on Lot 3 of the original plat presented by President Monroe in 1823 as Andersontown by William Conner, son-in-law of Chief Kikthawenund (Chief Anderson). Here Captain John Berry built a log cabin. In 1865 Alfred Makepeace erected . . . Map (db m233) HM
64 Indiana, Madison County, Anderson — The Bronnenberg House
Near Mounds Rd (State Road 232) 0.4 miles south of Markleville Rd (County Road S300E).
German immigrant Frederick Bronnenberg arrived in this area with his wife, Barbara, and several children in 1821. While traveling to Illinois, one of the oxen in their team gave out nearby. The Bronnenbergs decided to make their home here, in . . . Map (db m62127) HM
65 Indiana, Madison County, Chesterfield — The Bronnenberg Family
Near Mounds Road (State Road 232) 0.4 miles south of Markleville Road (County Road S300E), on the right when traveling south.
The Bronnenbergs represent true pioneer spirit and a preservationist ethic. Frederick Brandenburg was born in 1775 in Germany. As a youth he apprenticed as a tanner. Brandenburg immigrated to America as a young man, changing his name to . . . Map (db m163062) HM
66 Indiana, Madison County, Chesterfield — The Old Wooden Dining Hall — Camp Chesterfield —
Near Lincoln Drive at Granview Drive, on the left when traveling east.
The “Old Wooden Dining Hall” was built in 1918, replacing an even older dining hall. This new dining hall had brick ovens built behind the structure to bake fresh bread and was used until the mid-1950s when the current Maxon Cafeteria was . . . Map (db m231387) HM
67 Indiana, Madison County, Pendleton — Carnegie LibraryTown of Pendleton
On East State Street at High Street, on the right when traveling east on East State Street.
Side A Pendleton’s first Library Association was formed in 1877. Subscribers paid $5 each for one of 200 association shares. In 1906, 18 community residents formed the Independent Social Club. Each read a book, they brought it to a meeting. . . . Map (db m104357) HM
68 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Boone CountyOrganized in 1830 — Named for Daniel Boone —
Near Nortn Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
In the early 1900s, people from around the nation and world traveled through Boone County's rich farmland to view the courthouse in Lebanon. Built with 38-foot high columns, each carved from a single block of limestone, the courthouse is situated on . . . Map (db m238761) HM
69 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Central Library1917 — 40 East St. Clair Street —
On East St. Clair Street west of North Pennsylvania Street, on the right when traveling west.
Listed in the National Register of Hitoric Places, August 28, 1975, by the United States Department of the Interior in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology.Map (db m132854) HM
70 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Scottish Rite Cathedral650 North Meridian Street
On North Meridian Street south of West Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m132838) HM
71 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — 49.1999.2 — Athenaeum
On E. Michigan Street at Massachusetts Avenue, on the left when traveling west on E. Michigan Street.
Side one: Built for German societies of Indianapolis including Socialer Turnverein: east wing 1893-1894, west wing 1897-1898. Designed in German Renaissance Revival Style by Indianapolis firm of Vonnegut and Bohn. Sculpted terra cotta and . . . Map (db m86962) HM
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72 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — Indiana State House
On West Washington Street, 0.1 miles west of Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
When Alexander Ralston and Elias Fordham laid out the original Mile Square Plan for Indianapolis, they set aside Square 53 for a “State House” two blocks west of what is now Monument Circle. In 1835 a first state house was completed on . . . Map (db m95384) HM
73 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — Lacy Building54 Monument Circle
On Monument Circle at West Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Monument Circle.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m132767) HM
74 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — 49.1998.2 — Lockerbie Square
On East Street at Lockerbie Street, on the left when traveling south on East Street.
This historic neighborhood was originally platted in 1847 and 1850. Its name was derived from Lockerbie Street, which was named after George M. Lockerbie, an early Indianapolis resident. James Whitcomb Riley, who resided on Lockerbie Street . . . Map (db m1826) HM
75 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — 49.1946.1 — State Capitol
On North Capital Avenue near West Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
State capital was moved to Indianapolis, 1825, from Corydon. The capital built on this site in 1835 was razed in 1878 to make way for this State House, completed in 1888.Map (db m63953) HM
76 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 434 — The Home of Caroline Scott HarrisonNational Historic Landmark — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
On North Delaware Street at East 11th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Delaware Street.
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77 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.1995.5 — The Old Northside
On North Delaware Street at East 12th Street on North Delaware Street.
Vibrant historic district was home to many social, political, commercial, and industrial leaders of Indianapolis during the last half of nineteenth through early twentieth centuries. Revitalization of Old Northside is part of national historic . . . Map (db m4633) HM
78 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — 800 North Pennsylvania StreetThe Sylvania — Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis —
On North Pennsylvania Street north of East St. Clair Street, on the left when traveling south.
This property has been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m132855) HM
79 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — American Legion MallIndiana War Memorial Plaza National Historic Landmark
On North Pennsylvania Street at East St. Clair Street, on the right when traveling south on North Pennsylvania Street.
American Legion Mall comprises two city blocks and is the largest of the five-city block plaza. The actual mall is located at the north end of this part of the plaza. The plaza's overall design is reflective of The National Mall in Washington, D.C. . . . Map (db m132857) HM
80 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — Glencoe Building614 North Pennsylvania Street
On North Pennsylvania Street south of East St. Clair Street, on the left when traveling south.
This property has been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m132858) HM
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81 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — 123 South Illinois Street
On South Illinois Street.
This property has been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m132799) HM
82 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Griffith Block1872
On West Washington Street at North Illinois Street on West Washington Street.
Built in 1872 for the heirs of Humphrey Griffith – the city’s first watch and clock maker – the Griffith Block stood for 128 years at 36-38 West Washington Street, the northwest corner of West Washington and Bird Streets. This commercial . . . Map (db m86965) HM
83 Indiana, Martin County, Shoals — Martin County Court House
On Capital Street at Maple Street, on the right when traveling west on Capital Street.
Bronze Plaque This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Engraved Stone Martin County Court House Erected 1876 . . . Map (db m47420) HM
84 Indiana, Miami County, Converse, Jackson Township — City Hall
On North Jefferson Street just south of East Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built by Federal Works Progress Administration 1937Map (db m233717) HM
85 Indiana, Miami County, Converse, Jackson Township — Converse-Jackson Township Public Library
On South Jefferson Street just north of West Marion Street (Indiana Route 18), on the left when traveling north.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1918Map (db m233694) HM
86 Indiana, Monroe County, Bloomington — 107 West Kirkwood AvenueFountain Square Mall
On West Kirkwood Avenue east of South College Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Built: 1868 Renovated: 1988 by CFC Inc., a Cook Group company 107 West Kirkwood Avenue This building once housed Whetsell Shoe Store, established in 1884 by Ed WhetsellMap (db m232321) HM
87 Indiana, Monroe County, Bloomington — 53.2001.1 — Monroe County Courthouse
On West Kirkwood Avenue west of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
Side One County formed by Indiana General Assembly and Bloomington selected as county seat 1818. One-story, two-room log cabin built 1818 as first courthouse and school. Second courthouse, built here 1819-1826, was two stories, brick with . . . Map (db m48109) HM
88 Indiana, Monroe County, Bloomington — The Allen BuildingFountain Square Mall
On West Kirkwood Avenue east of South College Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m232320) HM
89 Indiana, Montgomery County, Crawfordsville — 54.2000.1 — Montgomery County Rotary Jail
On North Washington Street at U.S. 231 on North Washington Street.
This jail and sheriff’s residence built 1882. First rotary jail built in U. S. constructed to plans based on patented design of William H. Brown and Benjamin F. Haugh of Indianapolis. In use until 1973. Opened as museum and restoration begun 1975. . . . Map (db m46566) HM
90 Indiana, Montgomery County, Crawfordsville — Otto Schlemmer Building
On North Green Street at East Market Street, on the left when traveling north on North Green Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by The United States Department of The InteriorMap (db m9125) HM
91 Indiana, Montgomery County, Crawfordsville — Saint John's Episcopal Church
On South Green Street, on the left when traveling south.
1837 Indiana's Oldest Episcopal ChurchMap (db m9398) HM
92 Indiana, Montgomery County, Crawfordsville — Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church
On South Washington Street at West Wabash Avenue, on the right on South Washington Street.
In 1824, Presbyterians worshipped together for the first time in Montgomery County in an unfinished log cabin. Expressing their religious mission through education, Presbyterians founded Wabash College in 1832 and the county's first free preschool . . . Map (db m9126) HM
93 Indiana, Noble County, Albion — 57.1999.1 — Noble County Seat / Noble County Courthouse
On North Orange Street (State Road 9).
Noble County formed by General Assembly 1836, named after James Noble first US Senator from Indiana. County seats Sparta 1836, Augusta, 1837, Port Mitchell 1844. Center later named Albion selected 1846 as county seat in runoff election. Arrival of . . . Map (db m3387) HM
94 Indiana, Ohio County, Aurora, Randolph Township — A Historic Road Less Traveled — Ohio River Scenic Byway —
On Hartford Pike at Old State Road 56, on the right when traveling north on Hartford Pike.
Who would think that a country road would hold so much history? Old State Highway 56 takes you past the historic Speakman-Tallentire house and to a famous bridge. Elderly Stephen S. Speakman was in love with a young Kentucky belle who agreed . . . Map (db m66899) HM
95 Indiana, Ohio County, Rising Sun — Ohio County Court House
On Main Street (State Road 262) at South Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Indiana’s oldest in continuous use. In its northeast corner was deposited the first court house cornerstone in the State laid with Masonic ceremonies. Traditional rites were held July 4, 1844, Colonel Abel C. Pepper, P.G.M., officiating.Map (db m45996) HM
96 Indiana, Ohio County, Rising Sun, Randolph Township — 114 S. Front Street
On South Front Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1817 by steamboat captain and boat owner Daniel Brown. This building has a long and interesting history. Rumors and suspicions abounded that Captain Brown counterfeited United States Bank notes. While in New Orleans he was arrested and . . . Map (db m222418) HM
97 Indiana, Orange County, Orleans — Orleans Public LibraryNational Register of Historic Places
On North Maple Street (Indiana Route 37) just south of East Monroe Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m195560) HM
98 Indiana, Orange County, Paoli — Orange County Courthouse
On Court Street (North Side) at North Gospel Street (State Road 37), on the left when traveling west on Court Street (North Side).
The Orange County Courthouse circa 1850 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of The Interior 1975Map (db m47451) HM
99 Indiana, Orange County, West Baden Springs — Springs Valley Bank & Trust CompanyWest Baden Office
On West Baden Avenue just west of Broadway Street (Indiana Route 56), on the right when traveling west.
Built 1917 • Restored 1987 Board of Directors Mr. Arnold F. Habig, Chairman Mr. Everett Land, President Mr. Thomas L. Habig, Secretary Miss Harriett Brown Mr. John B. Habig Mr. Ronald J. Sermersheim Mr. James M. Tucker Mr. Douglas A. . . . Map (db m195100) HM
100 Indiana, Owen County, Spencer — 60.1997.1 — Owen County Courthouse
On East Market St at South Main Street on East Market St.
Owen County formed by General Assembly, 1819. Spencer selected county seat, 1820. Neoclassical building designed by Jesse T. Johnson, Indianapolis and built by Christian Kanzler & Son, Evansville (1910-1911),was second courthouse on land donated by . . . Map (db m5088) HM

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