National Register of Historic Places listings in Brown County, Indiana facts for kids

Location of Brown County in Indiana

Have you ever wondered about the oldest and most interesting places in your town or county? In Brown County, Indiana, there's a special list of places that are super important because of their history, amazing design, or what happened there. This list is called the National Register of Historic Places listings in Brown County, Indiana.

These places are officially recognized by the United States government for their historical value. When a place is on this list, it means it's worth protecting and remembering for future generations. Brown County has 8 properties and districts currently on this list. Some other places were once listed but have since been removed.

Each place on the list is located in a specific town or area. For example, if a place is in Nashville, its listing will say "Nashville." If it's in a countryside area, it will show the name of its civil township, like Washington Township.

Historic Places You Can Visit

Here are some of the cool historic places in Brown County that are on the National Register. Each one has a unique story!

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Brown County Bridge No. 36		December 21, 1993 (#93001430)	Hickory Hill Rd. across the North Fork of Salt Creek, southwest of Nashville 39°10′59″N 86°18′12″W / 39.183056°N 86.303333°W / 39.183056; -86.303333 (Brown County Bridge No. 36)	Washington Township	This old bridge crosses the North Fork of Salt Creek. It was added to the list in 1993. Bridges like this are important because they show how people used to build things and how transportation has changed over time.
2	Brown County Courthouse Historic District		July 21, 1983 (#83000050)	Courthouse, Old Log Jail, and the Historical Society Museum Building 39°12′28″N 86°14′48″W / 39.207778°N 86.246667°W / 39.207778; -86.246667 (Brown County Courthouse Historic District)	Nashville	This special area in Nashville includes the main courthouse, an old log jail, and the Historical Society Museum. It was recognized in 1983. These buildings tell the story of how Brown County was governed and how people lived many years ago.
3	Thomas A. Hendricks House and Stone Head Road Marker		December 6, 1984 (#84000450)	State Road 135 and Bellsville Rd. at Stone Head 39°07′47″N 86°09′31″W / 39.129722°N 86.158611°W / 39.129722; -86.158611 (Thomas A. Hendricks House and Stone Head Road Marker)	Van Buren Township	This house belonged to Thomas A. Hendricks, an important person in Indiana's history. He was a governor of Indiana and even the Vice President of the United States! The house and a nearby road marker were listed in 1984.
4	Theodore Clement Steele House and Studio		October 2, 1973 (#73000029)	Southwest of Nashville off State Road 46 39°07′50″N 86°20′19″W / 39.130556°N 86.338611°W / 39.130556; -86.338611 (Theodore Clement Steele House and Studio)	Washington Township	This site is the home and art studio of T. C. Steele, a famous American painter. He was known for his beautiful landscape paintings. You can visit his home and see where he created his art. It became a historic site in 1973.
5	F.P. Taggart Store		December 22, 1983 (#83003559)	Main and Van Buren Sts. 39°12′25″N 86°14′52″W / 39.206944°N 86.247778°W / 39.206944; -86.247778 (F.P. Taggart Store)	Nashville	The F.P. Taggart Store is an old building in Nashville that was once a busy shop. It was added to the list in 1983. It helps us imagine what shopping and daily life were like in the past.

Places Once Listed

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen for different reasons, like if a building is no longer standing or if its historical importance changes.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Date removed	Location	City or town	Summary
1	Axsom Branch Archeological Site (12BR12)		March 25, 1986 (#86000525)	September 8, 1995	Address Restricted	Nashville	This was an archaeological site, meaning a place where scientists found old artifacts and clues about people who lived long ago. It was listed in 1986 but removed in 1995.
2	Grandview Church		September 13, 1991 (#91001160)	September 29, 2010	Grandview Ridge Rd. southeast of New Bellsville 39°07′28″N 86°04′05″W / 39.1244°N 86.0681°W / 39.1244; -86.0681 (Grandview Church)	Nashville	The Grandview Church was a historic church building. It was listed in 1991 but was later destroyed in 2010, which led to its removal from the list.
3	Refuge No. 7 Archeological Site (12BR11)		March 25, 1986 (#86000629)	September 8, 1995	Address Restricted	Nashville	Like the Axsom Branch site, this was another archaeological site. It was listed in 1986 and removed in 1995. These sites help us learn about ancient cultures and how they lived.