National Register of Historic Places listings in Shelby County, Indiana facts for kids
Welcome to Shelby County, Indiana! Did you know that some buildings and places here are super special? They are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a special club for old buildings, bridges, and other spots that tell us about history.
The National Register of Historic Places is a list kept by the United States government. It helps protect places that are important for their history, architecture, or what they mean to a community. In Shelby County, there are 13 different places on this list! These places are located all over the county, in towns like Shelbyville and Morristown, and also in smaller areas called townships.
Discovering Shelby County's Historic Treasures
Let's explore some of the cool historic places you can find in Shelby County. Each one has a story to tell about the past!
- Cooper-Alley House
- Location: South of Waldron in Noble Township
- Listed: July 7, 1982
- This old house is a great example of architecture from its time.
- John Hamilton House
- Location: 132 W. Washington St., Shelbyville
- Listed: June 4, 1979
- This house is a historic landmark in Shelbyville.
- Junction Railroad Depot
- Location: U.S. Route 52, Morristown
- Listed: November 14, 1979
- This old train station reminds us of a time when trains were a main way to travel and move goods.
- Liberty Township Schoolhouse No. 2
- Location: Junction of State Road 244 and County Road 600E, north of Waldron in Liberty Township
- Listed: September 4, 1992
- Imagine going to school in this building! It's a peek into how education used to be.
- Middletown Bridge
- Location: County Road 450S over Conn's Creek, northwest of Middletown in Liberty Township
- Listed: December 24, 2009
- This bridge is an important part of the county's transportation history.
- Lora B. Pearson School
- Location: 115 W. Colescott St., Shelbyville
- Listed: December 24, 2009
- Another historic school building that served the community for many years.
- Porter Pool Bathhouse
- Location: 501 N. Harrison St., Shelbyville
- Listed: December 7, 2001
- This building is part of a historic public pool, where people used to cool off and have fun.
- George Rudicel Polygonal Barn
- Location: Junction of County Roads 700S and 400E, southwest of Waldron in Noble Township
- Listed: May 27, 1993
- This barn has a unique shape, making it special and worth preserving!
- St. George Lutheran Church
- Location: State Road 252, east of Edinburgh in Jackson Township
- Listed: May 24, 1984
- This church has been a place of worship for a long time.
- Shelbyville Commercial Historic District
- Location: Roughly bounded by Broadway, Tompkins, Mechanic, and Noble Sts., Shelbyville
- Listed: August 9, 1984
- This area includes many historic shops and businesses that show what downtown Shelbyville looked like in the past.
- Shelby County Courthouse
- Location: 407 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville
- Listed: December 15, 2011
- The courthouse is where important government decisions are made and records are kept. This building has seen a lot of history!
- Shelbyville High School
- Location: Junction of 2nd and Tompkins Sts., Shelbyville
- Listed: January 11, 1996
- Many students have walked the halls of this historic high school.
- West Side Historic District
- Location: Roughly bounded by W. Pennsylvania, N. Harrison, N. and S. Thompkins, W. Hendricks, Montgomery, and N. Conrey, Shelbyville
- Listed: February 9, 1990
- This district includes many historic homes and buildings on the west side of Shelbyville.
Images for kids
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Cooper-Alley House
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John Hamilton House
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Junction Railroad Depot
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Liberty Township Schoolhouse No. 2
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Middletown Bridge
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Lora B. Pearson School
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Porter Pool Bathhouse
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George Rudicel Polygonal Barn
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St. George Lutheran Church
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Shelbyville Commercial Historic District
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Shelby County Courthouse
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Shelbyville High School
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West Side Historic District
