National Register of Historic Places listings in Logan County, Colorado facts for kids
Welcome to Logan County, Colorado! This page is all about the special places in Logan County that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this register as a very important list of buildings, areas, and objects across the United States. These places are chosen because they have a lot of history and are important to remember and protect.
In Logan County, there are 12 different places that have made it onto this special list. You can even see where some of these places are on a map if their exact location is shared. Let's explore some of these amazing historic spots!
Historic Places in Logan County
Logan County is home to many buildings and areas that tell stories from the past. Each place on this list has a unique history that makes it special.
Sterling's Downtown Historic District
- Downtown Sterling Historic District
* Location: Sterling * This district covers a large part of downtown Sterling. It includes many old buildings that show what the town looked like long ago. Walking through it is like taking a trip back in time! It was added to the list in 2013.
Important Buildings in Sterling
- First United Presbyterian Church
* Location: Sterling * This beautiful church building has stood in Sterling since 1982. It's a key part of the community's history and architecture.
- W.C. Harris House
* Location: Sterling * This historic house, located on Taylor Street, was added to the Register in 1984. It's a great example of the homes built in the area a long time ago.
- I and M Building
* Location: Sterling * Found on Main Street, the I and M Building joined the list in 1982. It's an important piece of Sterling's business and architectural past.
- Logan County Courthouse
* Location: Sterling * The main courthouse for Logan County, located on Main Street, has been on the Register since 1979. Courthouses are often central to a town's history and government.
- Conrad Luft, Sr. House
* Location: Sterling * This house, located on State Highway 14, was recognized in 1984. It represents the history of families and homes in the Sterling area.
- Pantall Elementary School
* Location: Sterling * This school, now known as Stevens School, was added to the Register in 2015. Old school buildings often hold many memories for a community.
- St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church
* Location: Sterling * This church on South 3rd Street became a historic listing in 1982. It's an important religious and architectural landmark.
- Sterling Public Library
* Location: Sterling * The old Sterling Public Library building, on South 4th Street, was added to the Register in 2001. Libraries are often important centers for learning and community life.
- Sterling Union Pacific Railroad Depot
* Location: Sterling * This old train station, located on North Front Street, was recognized in 1986. Train depots were once very busy places, connecting towns and people.
- US Post Office, Federal Building, and Federal Courthouse-Sterling Main
* Location: Sterling * This important building at 3rd and Poplar Streets was added to the Register in 1986. It served as a post office, a federal building, and a courthouse, showing its many roles in the community.
Historic Ranch in Proctor
- Powell and Blair Stone Ranch
* Location: Proctor * This historic ranch, located about a mile north of the junction of U.S. Route 138 and 65 Rd., was added to the Register in 2004. Ranches are a big part of Colorado's history and development.
Images for kids
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First United Presbyterian Church
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W.C. Harris House
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I and M Building
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Logan County Courthouse
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Conrad Luft, Sr. House
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Pantall Elementary School
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St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church
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Sterling Public Library
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Sterling Union Pacific Railroad Depot
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US Post Office, Federal Building, and Federal Courthouse
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