National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin County, Indiana facts for kids
Welcome to Franklin County, Indiana! This page is all about special places here that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this register as a very important list kept by the United States government. It includes buildings, sites, and districts that are super old or have played a big part in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.
When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as important for everyone to know about and protect. In Franklin County, there are 14 different places on this list, and one of them is even a National Historic Landmark – that's an even higher level of importance!
This list will help you discover these amazing historic spots. Some are in towns like Brookville or Metamora, while others are in the countryside. Get ready to explore the history right here in Franklin County!
Historic Places in Franklin County
Franklin County is home to many fascinating places that have been officially recognized for their historical importance. These sites tell stories of the past, from old buildings and bridges to entire historic neighborhoods.
Brookville's Historic Treasures
The town of Brookville has several places on the National Register. It's a town with a rich history, and you can see it in its buildings.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 1 | Brookville Historic District
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(#75000018)
| class="adr" | Bounded by the east and west forks of the Whitewater River and State Road 101
39°25′22″N 85°00′35″W / 39.422778°N 85.009722°W
| class="note" | This district includes many historic buildings in the heart of Brookville, showing how the town grew over time.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 4 | Franklin County Seminary
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(#74000020)
| class="adr" | 412 5th St.
39°25′10″N 85°00′31″W / 39.419444°N 85.008611°W
| class="note" | This old building was once a seminary, a type of school, and is an important part of Brookville's educational history.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 5 | The Hermitage
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(#04000209)
| class="adr" | 650 E. 8th St.
39°25′25″N 85°00′17″W / 39.423611°N 85.004722°W
| class="note" | The Hermitage is a historic home in Brookville, known for its unique architecture and long history.
Important Bridges and Waterways
Rivers and canals played a huge role in how people traveled and traded long ago. Franklin County has some amazing historic structures related to its waterways.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 2 | Cedar Grove Bridge
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(#14000801)
| class="adr" | Old State Road 1 over the Whitewater River
39°21′12″N 84°56′35″W / 39.353333°N 84.942944°W
| class="note" | This bridge crosses the Whitewater River and is a great example of early bridge building in the area.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background-color: #87CEEB;" | 3 | Duck Creek Aqueduct
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(#14000922)
| class="adr" | Spanning Duck Creek at the Whitewater Canal
39°26′46″N 85°07′48″W / 39.446111°N 85.130000°W
| class="note" | The Duck Creek Aqueduct is a very special structure that carries the Whitewater Canal over Duck Creek. It's a National Historic Landmark!
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 11 | Snow Hill Covered Bridge
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(#95000201)
| class="adr" | Snow Hill Rd. over Johnson Fork, north of Rockdale
39°19′32″N 84°51′06″W / 39.325556°N 84.851667°W
| class="note" | Covered bridges are beautiful and rare. This one protected its wooden structure from the weather for many years.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 12 | Stockheughter Covered Bridge
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(#02000198)
| class="adr" | 27046 Enochsburg Rd., northwest of Batesville
39°20′01″N 85°16′52″W / 39.333611°N 85.281111°W
| class="note" | Another wonderful example of a covered bridge, showing the engineering skills of the past.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 14 | Whitewater Canal Historic District
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(#73000272)
| class="adr" | From the Laurel Feeder Dam to Brookville
39°27′33″N 85°06′34″W / 39.459167°N 85.109444°W
| class="note" | This historic district includes parts of the old Whitewater Canal, which was a major transportation route in the 1800s.
Churches and Community Life
Churches often served as important centers for early communities. Franklin County has some historic churches that tell us about the lives of the people who settled here.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 6 | Little Cedar Grove Baptist Church
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(#90000366)
| class="adr" | U.S. Route 52 at Little Cedar Rd., southeast of Brookville
39°23′14″N 84°58′53″W / 39.387222°N 84.981389°W
| class="note" | This church is one of the oldest buildings in the county and shows the early religious life of the settlers.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 9 | Old Franklin United Brethren Church
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(#95000201)
| class="adr" | Junction of Franklin Church Rd. and State Road 101, 0.5 miles north of Fox Run Rd. and northeast of Brookville
39°30′22″N 84°56′56″W / 39.506111°N 84.948889°W
| class="note" | Another historic church that played a role in the community's development.
Historic Districts and Farms
Beyond individual buildings, entire areas or farms can be recognized for their historical value, showing how people lived and worked in the past.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 7 | Metamora Historic District
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(#92001646)
| class="adr" | Roughly bounded by U.S. Route 52, Columbia St., the Whitewater Canal, Duck Creek, Mount St., and Main St., at Metamora
39°26′49″N 85°08′01″W / 39.446944°N 85.133611°W
| class="note" | This district in Metamora preserves the look and feel of a 19th-century canal town.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 8 | Oldenburg Historic District
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(#83000031)
| class="adr" | Bounded roughly by Sycamore, church land woods, Indiana and Water Sts., and Gehring Farm
39°20′27″N 85°12′09″W / 39.340833°N 85.2025°W
| class="note" | Oldenburg's historic district shows its unique German heritage and religious history.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 10 | Joseph Shafer Farm
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(#82000038)
| class="adr" | Northeast of Brookville on Flinn Road
39°28′26″N 84°52′46″W / 39.473889°N 84.879444°W
| class="note" | This farm represents the agricultural history of Franklin County and how people lived off the land.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 13 | Salmon Turrell Farmstead
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(#09000423)
| class="adr" | 3051 Snow Hill Rd., northwest of West Harrison
39°19′40″N 84°51′37″W / 39.327778°N 84.860278°W
| class="note" | Another important historic farm that shows the farming traditions and rural life of the area. |}
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