National Register of Historic Places listings in St. Joseph County, Indiana facts for kids

Location of St. Joseph County in Indiana

This article shares a list of special places in St. Joseph County, Indiana, that are recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. These are buildings, parks, and areas that are important to history. They are like treasures that tell us about the past!

You can find 96 of these amazing places in St. Joseph County. One of them is even a National Historic Landmark, which is a super important historical site! A few other places were once on the list but have been removed.

When you see a place listed, it will say which city it's in, like South Bend or Mishawaka. If it's not in a city, it will show the name of its township. Some places are so big they might even be in more than one area!

What is the National Register of Historic Places?
Exploring St. Joseph County's Historic Gems
Places No Longer on the List
Images for kids

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special club for buildings, sites, objects, and districts in the United States. It's the official list of places that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. When a place is added to this list, it means it's worth saving and protecting for future generations. It's a way to celebrate and remember the past!

Exploring St. Joseph County's Historic Gems

St. Joseph County is full of interesting historic places! These sites include everything from old banks and schools to beautiful homes and even parts of towns. Let's look at some examples of the types of places you can find on the list.

Historic Buildings in South Bend

South Bend has many buildings on the National Register. These include:

All American Bank Building: This old bank building at 111 W. Washington was added to the list in 1985. It's a cool example of older architecture.
Berteling Building: Located at 228 W. Colfax Avenue, this building was also listed in 1985.
Blackstone-State Theater: Found at 212 S. Michigan Street, this theater was listed in 1985. Imagine all the shows and movies people watched there long ago!
Cathedral of St. James and Parish Hall: This beautiful church at 115 and 117 N. Lafayette Boulevard was recognized in 1985.
Central High School & Boys Vocational School: At 115 N. St. James Court, this old school building was listed in 1985. Think of all the students who learned there!
Citizens Bank: Another historic bank building, located at 112 W. Jefferson, listed in 1985.
Commercial Building: This building at 224 W. Colfax Avenue was added in 1985.
Dille-Probst House: A historic home at 520 E. Colfax Avenue, listed in 1994.
Farmers Security Bank: This bank building at 133 S. Main Street was listed in 1985.
Robert A. Grant Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: This important government building at 204 S. Main Street was added to the list in 2015.
Fire House No. 3: An old fire station at 219 N. Hill Street, listed in 1999.
Fire House No. 7: Another historic fire station at 803 N. Notre Dame Avenue, listed in 1999.
Former First Presbyterian Church: This church at 101 S. Lafayette Boulevard was listed in 1985.
Hager House: A historic home at 415 W. Wayne Street, listed in 1985.
W.R. Hinkle and Co.: This building at 225 N. Lafayette Boulevard was listed in 1985.
Hoffman Hotel: An old hotel at 120 W. LaSalle, listed in 1985.
I&M Building: This building at 220 W. Colfax Avenue was listed in 1985.
I and M Electric Co. Building-Transformer House and Garage: Located at 401 E. Colfax Avenue and 312 E. LaSalle Street, listed in 1999.
J.M.S. Building: This building at 108 N. Main Street was listed in 1985.
John G. Kerr Company: This building at 121 W. Colfax Avenue was listed in 1985.
Knights of Columbus-Indiana Club: Located at 320 W. Jefferson Boulevard, listed in 1985.
Knights of Pythias Lodge: This lodge at 224 W. Jefferson Boulevard was listed in 1985.
LaSalle Annex: This building at 306 N. Michigan Street was listed in 1985.
LaSalle Hotel: An old hotel at 237 N. Michigan Street, listed in 1985.
Charles McCormick Building: Located at 526-532 E. Colfax Avenue, listed in 1999.
Morey House: A historic home at 110-112 Franklin Place, listed in 1985.
Morey-Lampert House: Another historic home at 322 W. Washington Street, listed in 1985.
North Pumping Station: This important station at 830 N. Michigan Street was listed in 1997.
O'Brien Electric Priming Company: Located at 2001 W. Washington Street, listed in 1983.
Old Courthouse (Second St. Joseph County Courthouse): This historic courthouse at 112 S. Lafayette Boulevard was listed way back in 1970.
Joseph D. Oliver House: A beautiful historic home at 808 W. Washington Avenue, listed in 1973.
Palace Theater (Morris Performing Arts Center): This grand theater at 211 N. Michigan Street was listed in 1985.
Palais Royale Building: Located at 113-105 W. Colfax Avenue and 201-209 N. Michigan Street, listed in 1983.
St. Joseph County Infirmary: This building at 3016 Portage Avenue was listed in 2000.
St. Joseph School: This old school at 210 N. Hill Street was listed in 1999.
Second St. Joseph Hotel: Located at 117-119 W. Colfax Avenue, listed in 1985.
Sommerer House: A historic home at 415 Parry Street, listed in 1999.
Sons of Israel Synagogue: This synagogue at 420 S. William Street was listed in 2013.
South Bend Brewing Association: Located at 1636 W. Lincolnway, listed in 2001.
South Bend City Cemetery: This historic cemetery at 214 N. Elm Street was listed in 2018.
South Bend Remedy Company Building: This building was originally at 220 W. LaSalle, listed in 1985. It was moved to 501 W. Colfax Avenue in 1988, and then to 402 W. Washington Street in 2003, and was relisted in 2001 at its new location.
Stephenson Underwear Mill: An old factory at 322 E. Colfax Avenue, listed in 1995.
Summers-Longley House-Building: Located at 312-314 W. Colfax Avenue, listed in 1985.
Third St. Joseph County Courthouse: This courthouse at 105 S. Main Street was listed in 1985.
Tippecanoe Place: This very important historic home at 620 W. Washington Avenue was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1973. It's a must-see!
Tower Building: Located at 216 W. Washington, listed in 1985.
Walker Field Shelterhouse: This shelterhouse at 1305 Ewing Avenue was listed in 2006.
Martin Wenger Farmhouse: A historic farmhouse at 701 E. Pennsylvania, listed in 2000.

Historic Districts in St. Joseph County

Historic districts are areas with many buildings that are important together.

Battell Park Historic District: This park area in Mishawaka was listed in 1996.
Chapin Park Historic District: This area in South Bend, roughly near the St. Joseph River and several streets, was listed in 1982.
Colonial Gardens Commercial Historic District: This shopping area at 2919-3027 Mishawaka Avenue in South Bend was listed in 1997.
East Washington Street Historic District: This district in South Bend, roughly between E. Colfax Avenue and E. Washington Street, was listed in 1999.
Evergreen Hill: This area with a farmhouse at 59449 Keria Trail, south of South Bend, was listed in 2001.
Haven Hubbard Home: Located at 31895 Chicago Trail, northeast of New Carlisle, this home and its surroundings were listed in 2013.
Howard Park Historic District: This park area in South Bend, near the St. Joseph River, was listed in 1999.
Leeper Park: This park in South Bend, bounded by the St. Joseph River, was listed in 2000.
Muessel-Drewry's Brewery: This old brewery at 1408 Elwood Avenue in South Bend was listed in 2000.
New Carlisle Historic District: This district in New Carlisle, around Front, Arch, Chestnut, and Bray Streets, was listed in 1992.
Normain Heights Historic District: This neighborhood in Mishawaka was listed in 2002.
North Liberty Historic District: This district in North Liberty, along State Road 23, was listed in 2014.
North Liberty Park: This park at 309 N. Jefferson Street in North Liberty was listed in 2007.
St. Casimir Parish Historic District: This area in South Bend, roughly bounded by Arnold and W. Sample Streets, was listed in 1997.
Singer Manufacturing-South Bend Lathe Co. Historic District: This industrial area in South Bend, near Madison Street, was listed in 1999.
South Michigan Street Historic District: This area in South Bend, along Monroe and Michigan Streets, was listed in 1997.
University of Notre Dame: Main and South Quadrangles: This very famous part of the University of Notre Dame was listed in 1978. It includes the beautiful Basilica, the famous Golden Dome, and Washington Hall.
West LaSalle Avenue Historic District: This area in South Bend, along W. LaSalle Avenue, was listed in 2013.
West Washington Historic District: This large district in South Bend, roughly bounded by Main Street and Western Avenue, was listed in 1975.

Other Notable Historic Places

Beiger House: A beautiful house in Mishawaka at 317 E. Lincolnway, listed in 1973.
W.N. Bergan-J.C. Lauber Co. Building: This building at 502-504 E. La Salle Street in South Bend was listed in 1999.
Horatio Chapin House: A historic home at 601 Park Avenue in South Bend, listed in 1980.
Children's Dispensary: This building at 1045 W. Washington in South Bend was listed in 1997.
Dodge House: Another historic home in Mishawaka at 415 E. Lincolnway, listed in 1978.
Maurice Egan House: A historic home at 1136 N. Notre Dame Avenue in South Bend, listed in 1999.
Eller-Hosford House: This house in Mishawaka at 722 E. Lincolnway was listed in 1983.
Ellis-Schindler House: Another historic home in Mishawaka at 900 W. Lincolnway, listed in 1990.
James A. Judie House: This house at 1515 E. Jefferson Boulevard in South Bend was listed in 1983.
Kamm and Schellinger Brewery: An old brewery at 100 Center Street in Mishawaka, listed in 1979.
Kelley-Fredrickson House and Office Building: Located at 233 N. Lafayette Boulevard and 314 W. LaSalle Street in South Bend, listed in 1984. The house part was moved in 1987.
La Salle Street Bridge: This bridge over the St. Joseph River in South Bend was listed in 1999.
Lakeville High School: The former high school at 601 N. Michigan Street in Lakeville was listed in 1991.
Chauncey N. Lawton House: A historic home at 405 W. Wayne Street in South Bend, listed in 1983.
Samuel Leeper Jr. House: This house at 113 W. North Shore Drive in South Bend was listed in 1985.
Marquette School: This school at 1905 College Avenue in South Bend was listed in 2013.
Merrifield-Cass House: A historic home in Mishawaka at 816 E. Lincolnway, listed in 1983.
Mishawaka Carnegie Library: This old library at 122 North Hill in Mishawaka was listed in 1998.
Mishawaka Fire Station No. 4: This fire station at 2319 Lincolnway E. in Mishawaka was listed in 2017.
Mishawaka Reservoir Caretaker's Residence: Located at 16581 Chandler Boulevard, south of Mishawaka, listed in 1998.
Northside Boulevard Riverwall: This riverwall at 600-1100 Northside Boulevard in South Bend was listed in 2006.
St. Patrick's Farm: This farm at 50651 Laurel Road, north of South Bend, was listed in 2013.
Jeremiah H. Service House: A historic home at 302 E. Michigan Street in New Carlisle, listed in 2000.
Studebaker Clubhouse and Tree Sign: Located in Bendix Woods County Park at 32132 State Road 2, south of New Carlisle, listed in 1985. This is a cool spot with a giant "Studebaker" sign made of trees!
Water Street/Darden Road Bridge: This bridge over the St. Joseph River in South Bend was listed in 1985.
Wertz-Bestle Farm: This farm at 51387 Portage Road, north of South Bend, was listed in 2001.

Places No Longer on the List

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the National Register. This can happen if the building is changed too much, or if it is unfortunately torn down. Here are a few places that were once listed in St. Joseph County:

Colfax Theater: This theater in South Bend was listed in 1985 but removed in 1993.
Morningside Club Residence: This home in South Bend was listed in 1985 but removed in 1989.
Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company Building: This building in South Bend was listed in 1985 but removed in 2012.
Tivoli Theater: This theater in Mishawaka was listed in 1998 but removed in 2005.

Images for kids

All American Bank Building
Battell Park bandstand
Beiger House
W.N. Bergan-J.C. Lauber Co. Building
Berteling Building
Blackstone-State Theater
Cathedral of St. James
Central High School & Boys Vocational School
Chapin Park Historic District
Horatio Chapin House
Children's Dispensary
Citizens Bank
Colonial Gardens Commercial Historic District
Commercial Building
Dille-Probst House
Dodge House
East Washington Street Historic District
Maurice Egan House
Eller-Hosford House
Ellis-Schindler House
Evergreen Hill
Farmers Security Bank
Robert A. Grant Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
Fire House No. 3
Fire House No. 7
Former First Presbyterian Church
Hager House
Haven Hubbard Home
W.R. Hinkle and Co.
Martin Hoban House
Hoffman Hotel
Howard Park Historic District
I&M Building
I and M Electric Co. Building-Transformer House and Garage
J.M.S. Building
James A. Judie House
Kamm and Schellinger Brewery
Kelley-Fredrickson House and Office Building
John G. Kerr Company
Knights of Columbus-Indiana Club
Knights of Pythias Lodge
La Salle Street Bridge
Lakeville High School
LaSalle Annex
LaSalle Hotel
Chauncey N. Lawton House
Leeper Park
Samuel Leeper Jr. House
Marquette School
Charles McCormick Building
Merrifield-Cass House
Mishawaka Carnegie Library
Mishawaka Reservoir Caretaker's Residence
Morey House
Morey-Lampert House
Muessel-Drewry's Brewery
New Carlisle Historic District
Normain Heights Historic District
North Liberty Historic District
North Liberty Park
North Pumping Station
Northside Boulevard Riverwall
O'Brien Electric Priming Company
Old Courthouse (Second St. Joseph County Courthouse)
Joseph D. Oliver House
Palace Theater (Morris Performing Arts Center)
Palais Royale Building
St. Casimir Parish Historic District
St. Joseph County Infirmary
St. Joseph School
St. Patrick's Farm
Second St. Joseph Hotel
Jeremiah H. Service House
Singer Manufacturing-South Bend Lathe Co. Historic District
Sommerer House
Sons of Israel Synagogue
South Bend Brewing Association
South Bend Remedy Company Building
South Michigan Street Historic District
Stephenson Underwear Mill
Studebaker Clubhouse and Tree Sign
Summers-Longley House-Building
Third St. Joseph County Courthouse
Tippecanoe Place
Tower Building
University of Notre Dame: Main and South Quadrangles
Walker Field Shelterhouse
Water Street/Darden Road Bridge
Martin Wenger Farmhouse
Wertz-Bestle Farm
West LaSalle Avenue Historic District
West Washington Historic District

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