National Register of Historic Places listings in Huntington County, Indiana facts for kids
Have you ever wondered about really old and important places in your town or county? In Huntington County, Indiana, there's a special list of places that are super important because of their history. This list is called the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a hall of fame for buildings, homes, and other spots that tell us stories about the past. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized across the United States for its historical or architectural value.
This article will show you all the cool places in Huntington County that are currently on this list. There are 20 of them! We'll also look at a couple of places that used to be on the list but aren't anymore. These places are found in different towns and areas across the county, each with its own unique story.
Historic Places in Huntington County
This section lists all the places in Huntington County that are currently on the National Register of Historic Places. Each one has a special story!
Chenoweth-Coulter Farm
This historic farm is located near La Fontaine, Indiana. It was added to the list on June 17, 2009. Farms like this one show us how people lived and worked many years ago.
Chief Richardville House and Miami Treaty Grounds
This important site is about 2 miles west of downtown Huntington, Indiana. It includes the house of Chief Richardville and the land where important treaties were signed. It was added to the list on September 16, 1985. This place helps us remember the history of the Miami people in Indiana.
Drover Town Historic District
This whole area in Huntington is a historic district. It's roughly bounded by the Little River and several streets like S. LaFontaine St. and Ogan Ave. It became a historic district on September 20, 2006. A "drover town" was a place where people would stop with their livestock (like cattle) on the way to market.
German Reformed Church
You can find this church at 202 Etna Ave. in Huntington. It was added to the list on April 11, 1985. Today, it's known as St. Peter's First Community Church. It's a beautiful old building that shows the history of the community.
Hawley Heights Historic District
This is another historic district in Huntington, generally bounded by Oak, MacGahan, Cherry, and Collins Streets. It was added to the list on September 28, 2003. Historic districts are areas where many buildings together tell a story about the past.
Hotel LaFontaine
Located at 200 W. State St. in Huntington, this old hotel was added to the list on February 9, 1984. Hotels like this were once busy centers for travelers and local events.
Huntington Courthouse Square Historic District
This district includes the area around the courthouse in Huntington. It's roughly bounded by State, Court, and Cherry Streets. It became a historic district on September 4, 1992. The courthouse is often the heart of a county's history and government.
John and Minerva Kline Farm
This farm is located east of Huntington in Union Township. It was added to the list on December 22, 1988. It's another example of a historic farm that shows us about farming life in the past.
Memorial Park
This park is located at 1200 W. Park Dr. in Huntington. It was added to the list on March 7, 2017. Parks are important for communities, offering green spaces and places for people to gather and relax.
Moore/Carlew Building
You can find this building at 400 and 410-418 N. Jefferson St. in Huntington. It was added to the list on September 1, 1983. This building is a great example of older commercial architecture.
North Jefferson Street Historic District
This large historic district in Huntington is roughly bounded by W. Park Dr. and several other streets. It was added to the list on March 31, 2010. It shows how neighborhoods developed over time.
Old Plat Historic District
This district in Huntington is roughly bounded by Warren, John, Wilkerson, Lincoln, Washington, 2nd, and Court Streets. It was added to the list on March 15, 2000. The "Old Plat" refers to the original layout of the town.
David Alonzo and Elizabeth Purviance House
This house is located at 809 N. Jefferson St. in Huntington. It was added to the list on March 17, 1994. It's a historic home that tells us about the families who lived there.
Samuel Purviance House
Another Purviance house, this one is at 326 S. Jefferson in Huntington. It was added to the list on June 13, 1986. Both Purviance houses are important examples of historic homes in the area.
Rangeline Road Bridge
This bridge crosses the Wabash River west of Huntington. It was added to the list on April 3, 1998. Old bridges are often recognized for their engineering and how they helped connect communities.
Sunken Gardens
You can find the Sunken Gardens on West Park Dr. in Huntington. It was added to the list on June 26, 1997. This beautiful garden is a special place for people to visit and enjoy nature.
Taylor-Zent House
This house is at 715 N. Jefferson St. in Huntington. It was added to the list on February 11, 1982. It's another example of a well-preserved historic home.
Victory Noll-St. Felix Friary Historic District
This historic district is located at 1900 W. Park Dr. and 1280 Hitzfield St. in Huntington. It was added to the list on December 6, 2004. Friaries are places where religious communities live and work.
William Street School
This old school building is at 521 William St. in Huntington. It was added to the list on June 26, 1986. Schools are important parts of a community's history, showing how education has changed over time.
Young-Yentes-Mattern Farm
This farm is located west of Huntington in Dallas Township. It was added to the list on April 12, 2001. It's another historic farm that helps us understand the agricultural past of the county.
Former Historic Places
Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen if a building is torn down, or if it changes so much that it loses its historical importance. Here are two places that used to be on the list in Huntington County:
Madame Margaret LaFolier House
This house was located west of Huntington on U.S. Route 24. It was added to the list on February 19, 1982, but was removed on December 18, 1990.
S.C. Snider and George McFeeley Polygonal Barn
This unique barn was located south of Huntington. It was added to the list on April 2, 1993, but was removed on February 21, 2012. A "polygonal barn" is a barn with many sides, not just four.
