Argos Izaak Walton League Historic District facts for kids
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Argos Izaak Walton League Historic District
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Argos Izaak Walton League Historic District Clubhouse
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 Location in Indiana
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| Location | 7184 E. 16th Road east of Argos, Indiana |
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| Architectural style | Craftsman-style |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000914 |
| Added to NRHP | December 15, 2011 |
The Argos Izaak Walton League Historic District is a special place in Indiana. It belongs to a group called the Izaak Walton League of America. This group started in 1922. Its main goal is to protect nature. They work to keep our soil, forests, water, and air clean and healthy.
The Argos Chapter, also known as the Argos Ikes, began in 1926. Local leaders who cared about the environment started this chapter. They bought the first few acres of land in 1929. They built fishing ponds and structures to create a fish hatchery. This hatchery helped raise fish.
More land was bought in 1934, making the property 17 acres in total. The members signed an agreement with the United States Bureau of Fisheries. This was part of the New Deal Act. The New Deal was a set of programs by the U.S. government in the 1930s. It helped people find jobs and improve the country during a difficult time. With this help, the Argos Ikes built a clubhouse and other buildings.
In December 2011, the Argos Chapter became part of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Marshall County, Indiana. This means it is an important historical site. The buildings and structures from the New Deal era are still there. These include the clubhouse, a storage building, a stone gateway, and two natural artesian wells. There are also three stone picnic tables with benches and a sluice. A sluice is a gate that controls water flow. The National Park Service even featured the Argos Ikes as a weekly highlight.
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Site Grounds at the Argos Chapter of the Izaak Walton League
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Wetlands at the Argos Izaak Walton League Historic District
