National Register of Historic Places listings in Steuben County, Indiana facts for kids

A map showing Steuben County in Indiana

Welcome to Steuben County, Indiana! This page is all about special places here that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of the National Register as an official list of buildings, sites, or objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our past and is worth protecting.

In Steuben County, there are 15 amazing places that have made it onto this important list. These spots are located all around the county, from busy towns to quiet countryside areas. Each one has a unique story to tell about how people lived, worked, and built things long ago. We'll explore some of these cool places below!

Historic Places in Steuben County

Here's a list of the special places in Steuben County that are on the National Register of Historic Places. You'll see their names, where they are, and when they were added to the list.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Angola Commercial Historic District		December 27, 2010 (#10001073)	Roughly bounded by Superior, Gale, Gilmore, and Martha Sts. 41°38′05″N 85°00′01″W / 41.634722°N 85.000278°W / 41.634722; -85.000278 (Angola Commercial Historic District)	Angola	This area in downtown Angola shows off many old buildings that were once shops and businesses. They tell the story of how the town grew.
2	Collins School		October 16, 2002 (#02001173)	State Road 120, 0.7 miles east of County Road 450W, and west of Fremont 41°44′38″N 85°03′47″W / 41.74382°N 85.06307°W / 41.74382; -85.06307 (Collins School)	Jamestown Township	This old school building reminds us of how kids learned in the past. It's a piece of local history in Jamestown Township.
3	Combination Shelter		April 3, 1992 (#92000190)	Pokagon State Park, north of Angola 41°42′36″N 85°02′06″W / 41.71°N 85.035°W / 41.71; -85.035 (Combination Shelter)	Jamestown Township	This shelter was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression. The CCC was a program that put young men to work on public lands.
4	Fawn River State Fish Hatchery		January 2, 1997 (#96001553)	6889 N. State Road 327 41°44′30″N 85°10′22″W / 41.74164°N 85.17283°W / 41.74164; -85.17283 (Fawn River State Fish Hatchery)	Millgrove Township and Orland	This hatchery helps raise fish to keep Indiana's lakes and rivers healthy. It shows how people have worked to protect nature for a long time.
5	Fox Lake		April 12, 2001 (#01000360)	60-760 Lane 130, southwest of Angola 41°37′26″N 85°01′30″W / 41.623889°N 85.025000°W / 41.623889; -85.025000 (Fox Lake)	Pleasant Township	Fox Lake is a beautiful area that was once a popular resort. It shows how people enjoyed their free time and vacations in the past.
6	Free Church		March 24, 1983 (#83000149)	Old State Road 1 N., east of Angola 41°38′07″N 84°50′17″W / 41.63523°N 84.83800°W / 41.63523; -84.83800 (Free Church)	York Township	This old church building has been a part of the community for many years. It represents the history of faith and gatherings in the area.
7	Cornish Griffin Round Barn		April 2, 1993 (#93000187)	2015 SW. Fox Lake Rd., north of Pleasant Lake 41°36′45″N 85°02′07″W / 41.61257°N 85.03528°W / 41.61257; -85.03528 (Cornish Griffin Round Barn)	Steuben Township	Round barns are quite rare! This unique barn shows a different way farmers used to build their structures, making it a special part of agricultural history.
8	William L. Lords House		June 16, 1983 (#83000114)	Clear Lake Rd., northeast of Fremont 41°45′12″N 84°51′05″W / 41.75328°N 84.85140°W / 41.75328; -84.85140 (William L. Lords House)	Clear Lake Township	This house belonged to William L. Lords. It's an example of the kind of homes people built in this area long ago.
9	Enos Michael House		February 19, 1982 (#82000075)	200 E. Toledo St. 41°43′50″N 84°55′53″W / 41.73062°N 84.93143°W / 41.73062; -84.93143 (Enos Michael House)	Fremont	The Enos Michael House is a historic home in Fremont. It gives us a peek into the architectural styles and daily life of the past.
10	Pleasant Lake Depot		December 7, 2001 (#01001344)	1469 W. Main St. at Pleasant Lake 41°34′28″N 85°01′03″W / 41.57438°N 85.01757°W / 41.57438; -85.01757 (Pleasant Lake Depot)	Steuben Township	A "depot" is a train station. This old building was where people would catch trains or send goods. It's a reminder of how important trains were for travel and trade.
11	Pokagon State Park		January 11, 1996 (#95001540)	5 miles north of Angola, west of U.S. Route 27 41°43′04″N 85°01′11″W / 41.717778°N 85.019722°W / 41.717778; -85.019722 (Pokagon State Park)	Jamestown and Pleasant Townships	Pokagon State Park is a beautiful natural area with lots of history. It's known for its amazing landscapes and outdoor activities.
12	Steuben County Courthouse		May 12, 1975 (#75000051)	Public Square 41°38′03″N 84°59′56″W / 41.63429°N 84.99901°W / 41.63429; -84.99901 (Steuben County Courthouse)	Angola	The courthouse is where important county decisions are made and records are kept. This building has been a center of local government for a long time.
13	Steuben County Jail		April 2, 1976 (#76000035)	201 S. Wayne 41°38′02″N 84°59′56″W / 41.63384°N 84.99899°W / 41.63384; -84.99899 (Steuben County Jail)	Angola	This old jail building is a part of the county's history. It shows how the justice system worked in the past.