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

Shelby County is located in Ohio.

This article is about the amazing historic places in Shelby County, Ohio, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This special list helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to our country's history. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its historical, architectural, or archaeological value.

In Shelby County, there are 20 places on this list. One of them is even a National Historic Landmark, which is an even higher level of historical importance! One other place was once on the list but has since been removed.

Historic Places in Shelby County

Here are some of the cool historic places you can find in Shelby County, Ohio:

Anna Town Hall

The historic Anna Town Hall.

The Anna Town Hall is located in the town of Anna, Ohio. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 20, 1978. Town halls are often important community buildings where local government decisions are made.

Botkins Elementary School

The site of the former Botkins Elementary School.

The Botkins Elementary School in Botkins, Ohio, was listed on July 26, 1979. Schools are often central to a community's history, showing how education has changed over time.

Emanuel Lutheran Church of Montra

Emanuel Lutheran Church of Montra.

The Emanuel Lutheran Church of Montra is found on Montra Road in Jackson Township. It became a historic site on May 13, 1982. Churches often have beautiful architecture and tell stories of early communities.

Fulton Farm

A closer look at Fulton Farm.

Fulton Farm is located at 804 S. Brooklyn Avenue in Sidney, Ohio. This farm was added to the list on May 8, 1979. Historic farms can show us how people lived and worked in the past, and how farming has evolved.

Immaculate Conception Rectory at Botkins

The Immaculate Conception Rectory in Botkins.

The Immaculate Conception Rectory is at 116 N. Mill Street in Botkins, Ohio. It was listed on July 26, 1979. A rectory is the home of a priest, and this building is part of the history of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Lockington Covered Bridge

The Lockington Covered Bridge in winter.

The Lockington Covered Bridge was located about one mile east of Lockington. It was added to the list on June 10, 1975. Sadly, this historic bridge burned down around 1989. Covered bridges are special because they are a unique type of bridge design from the past.

Lockington Locks Historical Area

One of the locks at Lockington.

The Lockington Locks Historical Area is part of the Miami and Erie Canal system, located between Lockington and Washington Township. It was listed on December 17, 1969. Canal locks are like water elevators that help boats move up or down between different water levels. This area shows an important part of Ohio's transportation history.

People's Federal Savings and Loan Association

The People's Federal Savings and Loan Association building.

The People's Federal Savings and Loan Association building is at 101 E. Court Street in Sidney, Ohio. It was added to the list on June 5, 1972, and is even a National Historic Landmark! This building is special because it was designed by a very famous architect named Louis Sullivan in 1917. It's still used as a bank today!

Port Jefferson School

The site of the Port Jefferson School.

The Port Jefferson School is located at Wall and Spring Streets in Port Jefferson, Ohio. It was listed on June 2, 1982. Like the Botkins school, this building represents the history of education in its community.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Rectory

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Rectory in McCartyville.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Rectory is found at the intersection of State Routes 29 and 119 in McCartyville, within Van Buren Township. It was listed on July 26, 1979.

St. Michael Catholic Church Complex

St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fort Loramie.

The St. Michael Catholic Church Complex is located on State Route 705, east of State Route 66, in Fort Loramie, Ohio. This church complex was added to the list on July 26, 1979. Church complexes often include several historic buildings, like the church itself, a rectory, or a school.

St. Patrick Catholic Church and Rectory

The site of St. Patrick Catholic Church in St. Patrick, Ohio.

The St. Patrick Catholic Church and Rectory are located at Hoying and Wright-Puthoff Roads in St. Patrick, also in Van Buren Township. They were listed on July 26, 1979.

St. Remy Catholic Church

St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia.

The St. Remy Catholic Church is on Main Street and Russia-Versailles Road in Russia, Ohio. It was added to the list on July 26, 1979. This church is known for its beautiful architecture and historical significance in the community.

Shelby House

The historic Shelby House in Botkins.

The Shelby House is at 403 W. State Street in Botkins, Ohio. It was listed on December 8, 1978. Historic homes like the Shelby House can show us how people lived in different time periods.

Sidney Courthouse Square Historic District

The courthouse in the Sidney Courthouse Square Historic District.

The Sidney Courthouse Square Historic District covers the area roughly bounded by North and South Streets and West and Miami Avenues in Sidney, Ohio. It was listed on September 27, 1980. A "historic district" means that a whole area, not just one building, is important because of its history and the way its buildings look together.

Sidney Walnut Avenue Historic District

A view of the Sidney Walnut Avenue Historic District.

The Sidney Walnut Avenue Historic District includes Walnut Avenue from Poplar to Michigan Streets, and some addresses on West North Street in Sidney, Ohio. It was added to the list on December 29, 1983. This is another example of a historic district, showing a collection of important buildings.

Sidney Waterworks and Electric Light Building

The Sidney Waterworks and Electric Light Building.

The Sidney Waterworks and Electric Light Building is at 121 N. Brooklyn Avenue in Sidney, Ohio. It was listed on December 29, 1978. This building is important because it shows how cities used to get their water and electricity, which was a big step forward in technology.

Whitby Mansion

The Whitby Mansion in Sidney.

The Whitby Mansion is located at 429 N. Ohio Avenue in Sidney, Ohio. It was added to the list on December 12, 1976. Mansions often have interesting stories about the families who lived there and the time period they were built.

Wilson-Lenox House

The Wilson-Lenox House.

The Wilson-Lenox House is west of Sidney at 9804 Houston Road in Washington Township. It was listed on March 27, 1980.

Former Listing

Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed. This can happen if the building is destroyed, or if it changes so much that it no longer has its original historic look or importance.

Turtle Creek Culvert and Embankment

The northwestern abutment of the Turtle Creek Culvert.

The Turtle Creek Culvert and Embankment was located west of New Bern in New Bern, Ohio. It was added to the list on August 10, 1978, but was removed on October 29, 1985. A culvert is a tunnel-like structure that carries water under a road or railway, and an embankment is a raised bank of earth.