Courthouse Square Historic District | |
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Location | Roughly bounded by College Ave, Walnut, Market, and Franklin Streets, Greencastle, Indiana |
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Coordinates | 39°38′38″N86°51′52″W / 39.64389°N 86.86444°W Coordinates: 39°38′38″N86°51′52″W / 39.64389°N 86.86444°W |
Area | 16 acres (6.5 ha) |
Built | 1823 |
Architect | Multiple |
Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian |
NRHP reference No. | 84001237 |
Added to NRHP | March 1, 1984 [1] |
Courthouse Square Historic District, also known as Courthouse Square District, is a national historic district in Greencastle, Indiana, United States. In 1984, the historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places. [1]
The district includes seventy-six different contributing properties. [1] Since the first years after Greencastle was platted in the early nineteenth century, the land included in the district has been the center of commerce and government for the area.
At its center is the Putnam County Courthouse: the current courthouse, built in 1905, is the fourth building to occupy the site. [2] [3] Other historic buildings include the Old National Bank building at 1 N Indiana Street.
The Scottsburg Courthouse Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Scottsburg, Scott County, Indiana. The district encompasses 48 contributing buildings and 8 contributing objects in the central business district of Scottsburg centered on the Scott County Courthouse. It developed between about 1873 and 1952, and includes notable examples of Italianate, Romanesque Revival, Gothic Revival, and Stick Style / Eastlake Movement style architecture. The courthouse was built in 1873-1874 after the decision was made to finally locate the county seat of Scott County into a central location within the county, which caused the founding of Scottsburg. Located in the district is the separately listed Scottsburg Depot. Other notable contributing resources include the Town Tavern (1924), A&P Grocery (1923), Corner Drugstore, Harmon Building (1907), City Hall (1899-1900), Napper's Hospital (1936), Scott Theatre (1946), Scott County Public (Carnegie) Library (1919), Scott County Bank (1906), Prosser's Hardware (1912), and a statue of William Hayden English (1908).
The Corydon Historic District is a national historic district located in Corydon, Indiana, United States. The town of Corydon is also known as Indiana's First State Capital and as Historic Corydon. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, but the listing was amended in 1988 to expand the district's geographical boundaries and include additional sites. The district includes numerous historical structures, most notably the Old Capitol, the Old Treasury Building, Governor Hendricks' Headquarters, the Constitution Elm Memorial, the Posey House, the Kintner-McGrain House, and The Kintner House Inn, as well as other residential and commercial sites.
The Orange County Courthouse is located on Courthouse Square in Paoli, Indiana at the intersection of State Roads 37, 56 and US Highway 150.
The Noble County Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Albion, Noble County, Indiana. It was designed by E.O. Fallis & Co. and was built in 1887. It is a 2 1/2-story, Richardsonian Romanesque style red brick building with limestone trim. It has a steep hipped roof topped by a massive square center tower.
Downtown Lafayette Historic District is a national historic district located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Lafayette began in 1825 as a transportation center for the west central area of Indiana. Its development and growth reflects the changes in transportation over the intervening years. From its location along the Wabash River, it grew first with river travel then for a short while from the Wabash and Erie Canal. When the railroads arrived in the 1850s, the town began to grow, initially along the rail lines. The Downtown Lafayette Historic District reflects these early changes.
Huntington Courthouse Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana. The district includes 102 contributing buildings and 3 contributing structures in the central business district of Huntington. It developed between about 1845 and 1942 and includes notable examples of Italianate, Queen Anne style architecture in the United States, Romanesque Revival, Neoclassical, and Commercial style architecture. Located in the district are the separately listed Moore/Carlew Building and Hotel LaFontaine. Other notable buildings include the Hotel Huntington (1848), Opera House (1881), Lewis Block, Huntington County Courthouse (1904), old Post Office (1916), Citizens' State Bank, City Hall / Fire Station (1904), Huntington Light and Fuel Building, Our Sunday Visitor building (1926), YMCA (1929), and Huntington Theater.
Bedford Courthouse Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana. The district encompasses 64 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 1 contributing object in the central business district of Bedford. It developed between about 1850 and 1945, and includes examples of Italianate, Romanesque Revival, and Neoclassical style architecture. Notable contributing resources include the Soldiers', Sailors' and Pioneers Monument (1923); Michael A. Malott House ; Moses Fell Building ; Stone City Bank Building ; Dunn Memorial Masonic Temple (1918); Lawrence County Courthouse (1930); Bedford Fire Department Building ; Citizens' Bank Building (1926); Elks Club (1916); Hamer Building ; and Bedford Municipal Garage (1937).
Courthouse Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. The district encompasses 57 contributing buildings in the central business district of Bloomington. It developed between about 1847 and 1936, and includes notable examples of Classical Revival, Beaux Arts and Italianate style architecture. Located in the district are the separately listed Bloomington City Hall, Monroe County Courthouse, Princess Theatre, and Wicks Building. Other notable buildings include the Federal Building, Masonic Temple, former Faulkner Hotel, Odd Fellows Building (1892), Allen Building (1907), First National Bank Building (1907), Knights of Pythias Building (1907), and Graham Hotel Building.
Albion Courthouse Square Historic District is a national historic district located in Albion, Noble County, Indiana. The district encompasses 61 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 2 contributing structures in the central business district and surrounding residential sections of Albion. It developed between about 1855 and 1964, and includes notable examples of Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Romanesque Revival, Classical Revival, and Art Deco style architecture. Located in the district are the separately listed Noble County Courthouse and Noble County Sheriff's House and Jail. Other notable buildings include the U.S. Post Office (1964), Police Booth, Albion Town Hall (1930), St. Mark's Lutheran Church (1905), United Brethren Church / Masonic Lodge, Presbyterian Church, and Clapp Block / Bank Building.
Mount Vernon Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Mount Vernon, Posey County, Indiana. The district encompasses 39 contributing buildings, 2 contributing sites, 1 contributing structure, and 2 contributing objects in the central business district of Mount Vernon. It developed between about 1850 and 1953, and includes notable examples of Italianate, Queen Anne, Romanesque Revival, and Classical Revival style architecture. Located in the district is the separately listed Posey County Courthouse Square. Other notable contributing resources include the McFadin Cemetery, Sherburne Park, the Armory (1922), the Alexandrian (Carnegie) Library (1905), City Hall (1893), Fogas Building (1880), Palace Soda Shop, Memorial Coliseum (1925), and the Opera House (1879).
F.P. Nelson House, also known as The Towers, is a historic home located at Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. It was built between 1871 and 1875, and is a large two-story, Italianate style brick dwelling. It has a low hipped roof and sits on a stone foundation. The house features segmental arched openings, a projecting entrance bay, and two-story polygonal bay.
William C. Van Arsdel House, also known as The Elms, is a historic home located at Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1907, and is a 2 1/2-story, Colonial Revival style frame dwelling. A rear addition was constructed in 1928. It has a gambrel roof with three dormers. The house features a balconied entrance portico with Corinthian order columns and corner pilasters.
Eastern Enlargement Historic District is a national historic district located at Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. The district encompasses 272 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Greencastle. The district developed between about 1840 and 1961 and includes notable examples of Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Stick Style, and Bungalow / American Craftsman style architecture. Located in the district are the separately listed Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, F.P. Nelson House and William C. Van Arsdel House. Other notable buildings include the Braman House (1840), James B. Nelson House, O'Hair House, John Ireland House, and a number of fraternity and sorority houses associated with DePauw University.
Old Greencastle Historic District is a national historic district in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. The district encompasses 79 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Greencastle. The district developed between about 1826 and 1961 and includes notable examples of Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Stick Style, Prairie School, and Bungalow / American Craftsman-style architecture. Notable buildings include the Davidson House and Gillespie-Lynch House (1830).
Northwood Historic District is a national historic district located at Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. The district encompasses 100 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in a predominantly residential section of Greencastle. The district developed between about 1920 and 1960 and includes notable examples of Colonial Revival, Bungalow / American Craftsman, and Ranch style architecture.
Forest Hill Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in Greencastle Township, Putnam County, Indiana. It was established in 1865, and is a 133-acre city cemetery for Greencastle, Indiana. Notable features include the Forest Hill Abbey (1931), four family crypts, the Soldier's Monument (1870), DAR Monument (1915), and the cemetery layout and soldier's section.
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity House is a historic Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity house located at Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. It was designed by noted Indiana architect Robert Frost Daggett and built in 1926. It is a three-story, seven bay, Tudor Revival style building faced in Indiana limestone. The building was originally "H"-shaped, but has been enlarged. It has a hipped roof and three-bay protruding porch on the first floor.
Winchester Courthouse Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana. The district encompasses 52 contributing buildings and 10 contributing structures in the central business district of Winchester. The district developed between about 1875 and 1950 and includes notable examples of Italianate, Romanesque Revival, and Classical Revival style architecture. Notable buildings include the Randolph County Courthouse (1875), U.S. Post Office (1932), I.O.O.F. Hall, Winchester Community Library (1906), Masonic Lodge, Randolph Hotel, David Building (1927), and W.E. Miller Department Store (1883). Notable structures include the "Spirit of the Doughboy" monument (1928), Lamp of Freedom, Soldiers and Sailors monument (1892), and Laredo Taft Marker.
Liberty Courthouse Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Liberty, Union County, Indiana. The district encompasses 20 contributing buildings and 2 contributing objects in the central business district of Liberty and centered on the separately listed Union County Courthouse. It developed between about 1854 and 1938 and includes representative examples of Italianate, Romanesque Revival, Neoclassical, and Art Deco style architecture. Notable contributing buildings include the O'Toole Building (1936), Masonic Hall, Odd Fellows Building, Liberty Opera House, and Liberty Post Office (1937-1938).
Boonville Public Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Boonville, Warrick County, Indiana. It encompasses 50 contributing buildings in the central business district of Boonville. It developed between about 1855 and 1934, and includes representative examples of Italianate, Beaux-Arts, Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, and Art Deco style architecture. Located in the district is the separately listed Old Warrick County Jail. Other notable buildings include the Warrick County Courthouse (1904), Boonville Standard (Mellen) Building (1902), I.O.O.F. Building (1896), Peoples' Bank (1939), Carnegie Library (1918), Trimble Block (1903), and Farmers & Merchants Bank (1902).
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