National Register of Historic Places listings in Blackford County, Indiana facts for kids
This article is about the cool, old buildings and areas in Blackford County, Indiana, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This special list helps protect places that are important to history in the United States.
You'll find four amazing places from Blackford County on this list. We'll tell you where they are and why they're so special!
Discovering Blackford County's Historic Treasures
Blackford County has some really neat spots that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. These places are like time capsules, showing us what life was like long ago. Let's explore them!
The Blackford County Courthouse
The Blackford County Courthouse is a super important building in Hartford City. It was mostly built in 1894. Imagine how old that is!
It's a great example of a building style called Richardsonian Romanesque. This style often uses big, strong stone blocks and round arches. The courthouse still looks much like it did when it was first built. It's the main building in the Hartford City Courthouse Square Historic District.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 1 | Blackford County Courthouse
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(#80000053)
| class="adr" | Off State Road 3
40°27′06″N 85°22′05″W / 40.451667°N 85.368056°W
| class="note" | Built mostly during 1894, the courthouse is an outstanding example of the Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture, and still retains its original appearance. The courthouse is the center of the Hartford City Courthouse Square Historic District.
First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church is the oldest church building in Blackford County. It was built in 1893. This was during a time called the Indiana Gas Boom.
Like the courthouse, it also shows the Richardsonian Romanesque style. One of the coolest things about this church is its huge, beautiful stained-glass windows. They let in colorful light, making the inside look amazing!
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 2 | First Presbyterian Church
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(#86001263)
| class="adr" | 220 N. High St.
40°27′10″N 85°22′06″W / 40.452778°N 85.368333°W
| class="note" | Oldest church building in Blackford County; built in 1893 (during the Indiana Gas Boom) in the Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture. Features huge stained-glass windows.
Hartford City Courthouse Square Historic District
This isn't just one building; it's a whole area! The Hartford City Courthouse Square Historic District includes the courthouse and many other buildings around it. This district was once the busiest spot in Hartford City.
It was the center for shopping, meeting friends, and local government. More than forty buildings in this area were built during the Indiana Gas Boom. This shows how much the city grew during that exciting time!
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 3 | Hartford City Courthouse Square Historic District
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(#06000522)
| class="adr" | Roughly bounded by Franklin, Walnut, Water, and Monroe Sts.
40°27′05″N 85°22′05″W / 40.451389°N 85.368056°W
| class="note" | District was commercial, social, and governmental center of the city. Includes more than forty properties, most of which were constructed during the Indiana Gas Boom.
Montpelier Carnegie Library
The Montpelier Carnegie Library is located in Montpelier. This library is special because it's a "Carnegie Library." Many libraries like this were built across the country.
They were funded by a very rich man named Andrew Carnegie. He believed that everyone should have access to books and learning. So, he helped build thousands of libraries!
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 4 | Montpelier Carnegie Library
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(#07000560)
| class="adr" | 301 S. Main St.
40°33′10″N 85°16′41″W / 40.55283°N 85.278°W
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