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

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The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list of buildings, places, and sites across the United States that are important to history. Daviess County, Indiana, has 13 amazing places on this list! These spots are protected because they tell us stories about the past, showing us how people lived, worked, and built things long ago. Let's explore some of these cool historic treasures in Daviess County!

Historic Places in Daviess County

Important Buildings and Homes

  • Magnus J. Carnahan House

This historic house is located at 511 E. Main Street in Washington. It was added to the National Register on August 29, 1991.

  • Daviess County Courthouse

You can find this important government building at 200 E. Walnut Street in Washington. It became a historic site on September 17, 2008.

  • Thomas Faith House

Another historic home, the Thomas Faith House, is at 1208 Bedford Road in Washington. It was recognized on March 28, 1994.

  • Robert C. Graham House

This house, located at 101 W. Maple Street in Washington, joined the list on March 16, 1983.

  • Jefferson Elementary School

This school building, found at 381 W 150 S in Washington Township, was added to the Register on June 20, 1997.

  • Dr. John A. Scudder House

The Dr. John A. Scudder House is at 612 E. Main Street in Washington. It was listed on September 14, 1995.

Located at 103 E. National Highway in Washington, this house was added to the list on June 26, 2008.

Bridges and Farms

  • County Bridge No. 45

This historic bridge carries County Road 150N over the White River. It's northeast of Wheatland in Washington Township. It was listed on September 20, 2006, and even extends into Knox County!

  • McCall Family Farmstead

This historic farm is located at 4914 E800N, southeast of Plainville, in Bogard Township. It was recognized on September 18, 2013.

Ancient Sites and Districts

This special archaeological site is in Harrison Township. It was added to the Register on May 30, 1985. Its exact location is kept secret to protect the site.

  • Old Union Church and Cemetery

This historic church and cemetery are located on 1125E, south of Alfordsville, in Reeve Township. It joined the list on June 17, 2005.

This archaeological site is on the southeastern bank of Prairie Creek, north of Washington, in Washington Township. It was listed on May 12, 1975.

  • Washington Commercial Historic District

This entire historic area in Washington is roughly bordered by 4th, Hefron, and Meridian Streets, and the CSX railroad line. It was added to the National Register on November 28, 1990.

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