National Register of Historic Places listings in Mahoning County, Ohio facts for kids

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This article is about special places in Mahoning County, Ohio, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These places are important because they tell us about history.

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its historical value.

In Mahoning County, Ohio, there are 71 places on this list. One of them is even a National Historic Landmark, which is an even more important title!

What is the National Register of Historic Places?
Amazing Historic Places in Mahoning County
- Cool Buildings and Landmarks
- Parks and Outdoor Sites
A Carousel's Journey: A Former Historic Place
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What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of places in the U.S. that are worth saving. These places could be buildings, neighborhoods, or even old battlefields. Being on the list helps people understand and protect these important parts of our past. It also means that if any changes are planned for these places, their historical value must be considered.

Amazing Historic Places in Mahoning County

Mahoning County has many cool places that are part of the National Register. Let's explore some of them!

Cool Buildings and Landmarks

Alliance Clay Product Company

This old company, located east of Alliance, was added to the list in 1978. It shows us how things were made a long time ago.

Judge William Shaw Anderson House

This house, built in Austintown Township, became a historic place in 1976. It belonged to Judge William Shaw Anderson, an important person in the area's history.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Terminal

Found in Youngstown, this old train station was listed in 1986. It was once a busy place where people traveled by train. It even served Amtrak's "Three Rivers" line until 2005.

Burt Building

Also in Youngstown, this building from around 1919 has a cool terra cotta front. It's famous because Harry Burt, the person who owned it, is said to have invented the delicious Good Humor Bar right here! It was added to the list in 2008.

Butler Institute of American Art

This art museum in Youngstown was listed in 1974. It's a great place to see American art and learn about different artists.

Mahoning County Courthouse

Located in Youngstown, this important building was designed by a local architect named Charles Owsley. It was added to the list in 1974 and is where many important county decisions are made.

Masonic Temple

This building in Youngstown, listed in 1997, is a grand structure that has been a meeting place for many years.

Reuben McMillan Free Library

This library in Youngstown, listed in 1986, has been a place for learning and reading for a long time.

Rayen School

Founded by Judge William Rayen, this public school building in Youngstown was listed in 1974. It has educated many students over the years.

Stambaugh Auditorium

This beautiful auditorium in Youngstown, listed in 1984, is known for its Beaux-Arts architecture style. It was designed in 1926 and is a popular spot for concerts and shows.

Warner Theater (Powers Auditorium)

This theater in Youngstown, listed in 1980, is now known as the Powers Auditorium at the DeYors Center. It's a historic place where people enjoy performances.

Welsh Congregational Church

This church in Youngstown, listed in 1986, is a significant building for the Welsh community in the area.

Parks and Outdoor Sites

Hopewell Furnace Site

This site in Poland Township, listed in 1975, is very special. It was the first blast furnace (a type of factory for making metal) west of the Appalachian Mountains! It was also the very first industrial operation in the Connecticut Western Reserve. It's also an important archaeological site, meaning scientists can learn about the past by studying things found there.

Lanterman Mill

Located in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, this old mill was listed in 1974. It's a beautiful spot where you can imagine how people used to grind grain long ago.

Mill Creek Park Historic District

This large park area, stretching through Boardman Township and Youngstown, was listed in 2005. It's a wonderful place for nature and recreation, with a rich history.

Mill Creek Park Suspension Bridge

This cool bridge in Mill Creek Park, Youngstown, was listed in 1976. It's a fun place to visit and enjoy the park's scenery.

William H. McGuffey Boyhood Home Site

This site in Coitsville Township is so important that it's a National Historic Landmark! It's where William Holmes McGuffey, who created the famous McGuffey Readers textbooks, grew up. It was listed way back in 1966.

A Carousel's Journey: A Former Historic Place

Sometimes, a place can be removed from the National Register if it changes too much or is moved. One interesting example from Mahoning County is the Idora Park Merry-Go-Round.

This beautiful wooden carousel was designed by Daniel C. Muller and built in 1899. It was a beloved ride at Idora Park in Youngstown. It was listed on the National Register in 1975. However, in 1984, the carousel was bought and moved all the way to Brooklyn, New York! Because it was no longer in its original location, it was removed from the Mahoning County list in 1985. Even though it's gone, it's still a part of Mahoning County's history!

Images for kids

The Alliance Clay Product Company complex.
The Judge William Shaw Anderson House.
Arlington Avenue in Youngstown.
The Austintown Log House.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Terminal in Youngstown.
The Burt Building, where the Good Humor Bar was invented.
The Butler Institute of American Art.
The Central Tower Building in Youngstown.
The Youngstown City Hall Annex.
A street view in the Crandall Park–Fifth Avenue Historic District.
The Damascus Grade School.
The Erie Terminal Building.
The Federal Building in Youngstown.
The First National Bank Building.
A street in the Forest Glen Estates Historic District.
The Gallagher Building.
Helen Chapel.
An overview of the Hopewell Furnace Site.
The entrance to Idora Park in the 1910s.
Jay's Lunch.
Jones Hall at Youngstown State University.
The Jared P. Kirtland House.
The Kress Building.
The Lake Hamilton Dam.
Lanterman Mill in Mill Creek Park.
The Liberty Theatre.
The Lowellville Railroad Station.
The Mahoning County Courthouse.
The Mahoning National Bank Building.
Maple–Dell.
The Masonic Temple in Youngstown.
The McCrory Building.
Fields at the William H. McGuffey Boyhood Home Site.
The McKelvey–Higbee Co. Buildings.
The Reuben McMillan Free Library.
An osprey in the Mill Creek Park Historic District.
The Mill Creek Park Suspension Bridge.
The Conrad Neff House.
A street in the Newport Village Allotment Historic District.
The Judge Eben Newton House.
The Ohio One–Ohio Edison building.
The Old Mahoning County Courthouse.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
The Peggy Ann Building.
The Poland Center School.
The Rayen School building.
The Realty Building.
The George J. Renner Jr. House.
The site of the Republic Iron and Steel Office Building.
The Charles Ruggles House.
St. James Episcopal Church.
St. John's Episcopal Church.
The Frank Sebring House.
Riverside and Main streets in the South Main Street Historic District.
The Southern Park Stable.
The Stambaugh Building.
The front of Stambaugh Auditorium.
Remnants of the State Theater.
The Strouss–Hirschberg Company building.
The Tod Homestead Cemetery Gate.
The Daniel Vaughn Homestead.
Powers Auditorium.
The Wells Building.
The Welsh Congregational Church.
The White Bridge in Poland.
A view in the Wick Avenue Historic District.
The Wick Building.
Wick Park.
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Housing.
The YWCA Building in Youngstown.
The Idora Park Merry-Go-Round (now in Brooklyn, NY).

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