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Have you ever wondered about old buildings or special places that tell a story? In Wabash County, Indiana, there are many such spots! These places are so important that they are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect and celebrate buildings, areas, and objects that have special meaning in history.

You can think of the National Register as a hall of fame for historic places across the United States. When a place is added, it means it's recognized for its historical, architectural, or archaeological importance. This list helps people learn about the past and keep these treasures safe for future generations.

In Wabash County, there are 32 different places and areas that are currently on this special list. One place was on the list before but has since been removed. If a place is inside a town, its name will show the town. If it's in the countryside, it will show the name of its township. Some places are so big they might even be in more than one area!


Historic Places in Wabash County

This section lists all the amazing places in Wabash County that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. Each entry tells you a little about the place, where it is, and when it was added to the list.

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 4th Roann Covered Bridge
4th Roann Covered Bridge
August 6, 1981
(#81000022)
North of Roann on N. County Road 700W
40°54′56″N 85°55′27″W / 40.915556°N 85.924167°W / 40.915556; -85.924167 (4th Roann Covered Bridge)
Paw Paw Township and Roann This beautiful old bridge is a classic example of a covered bridge. It helps people cross the river and looks like something from a postcard!
2 James M. Amoss Building
James M. Amoss Building
August 30, 1984
(#84001742)
110 S. Wabash St.
40°47′52″N 85°49′16″W / 40.797667°N 85.821000°W / 40.797667; -85.821000 (James M. Amoss Building)
Wabash This building is a historic structure in the heart of Wabash. It shows the architecture from a past era.
3 Downtown Wabash Historic District
Downtown Wabash Historic District
July 18, 1986
(#86001678)
Roughly bounded by Hill, Wabash, Canal, and Miami Sts.
40°47′50″N 85°49′17″W / 40.797222°N 85.821389°W / 40.797222; -85.821389 (Downtown Wabash Historic District)
Wabash This isn't just one building, but a whole area! It includes many historic buildings in the downtown part of Wabash.
4 East Wabash Historic District
East Wabash Historic District
June 23, 2011
(#11000390)
Roughly bounded by Walnut, E. Market, N. Wabash, and S. East Sts.
40°47′56″N 85°49′04″W / 40.798889°N 85.817778°W / 40.798889; -85.817778 (East Wabash Historic District)
Wabash Another historic district in Wabash, this area has many old homes and buildings that show how the city grew.
5 First Christian Church
First Christian Church
June 23, 1983
(#83000161)
110 W. Hill St.
40°47′56″N 85°49′22″W / 40.798889°N 85.822778°W / 40.798889; -85.822778 (First Christian Church)
Wabash This church building is recognized for its unique architecture and its role in the community's history.
6 Halderman-Van Buskirk Farmstead
Halderman-Van Buskirk Farmstead
March 20, 2013
(#13000092)
5653 N700W, south of Roann
40°54′22″N 85°55′26″W / 40.906111°N 85.923889°W / 40.906111; -85.923889 (Halderman-Van Buskirk Farmstead)
Paw Paw Township This old farm shows what rural life was like in the past. It includes the farmhouse and other farm buildings.
7 Hominy Ridge Shelter House
Hominy Ridge Shelter House
September 23, 1994
(#94001122)
On the south bank of the Salamonie River, north of Hominy Ridge Lake and southeast of Lagro, in the Salamonie River State Forest
40°48′34″N 85°40′59″W / 40.809444°N 85.683056°W / 40.809444; -85.683056 (Hominy Ridge Shelter House)
Lagro Township Located in a state forest, this shelter house is a historic spot for outdoor activities and gatherings.
8 Honeywell Memorial Community Center
Honeywell Memorial Community Center
July 15, 1983
(#83000042)
275 W. Market St.
40°47′45″N 85°49′30″W / 40.795833°N 85.825000°W / 40.795833; -85.825000 (Honeywell Memorial Community Center)
Wabash The Honeywell Center is a well-known community building in Wabash. It has been a hub for events and activities for many years.
9 Honeywell Studio
Honeywell Studio
June 17, 2005
(#05000609)
378 N. State Road 15
40°49′48″N 85°51′26″W / 40.830000°N 85.857222°W / 40.830000; -85.857222 (Honeywell Studio)
Wabash This studio is another important site connected to the Honeywell family, showing their impact on the area.
10 Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery
Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery
September 14, 2015
(#15000600)
5031 E300N
40°52′13″N 85°41′57″W / 40.870278°N 85.699167°W / 40.870278; -85.699167 (Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery)
Lagro Township This historic church and its cemetery tell stories of the community's past and its early settlers.
11 LaFontaine Historic District
LaFontaine Historic District
September 30, 2014
(#14000809)
Roughly Kendall and Branson between Walnut and Gruell Sts.
40°40′27″N 85°43′21″W / 40.674167°N 85.722500°W / 40.674167; -85.722500 (LaFontaine Historic District)
La Fontaine This district in LaFontaine includes several important buildings that show the town's history and growth.
12 Lentz House (Hotel Sheller)
Lentz House (Hotel Sheller)
November 14, 1982
(#82000050)
Walnut and 2nd Sts.
41°00′01″N 85°46′08″W / 41.000278°N 85.768889°W / 41.000278; -85.768889 (Lentz House (Hotel Sheller))
North Manchester Once a hotel, this building in North Manchester has a long history and unique architectural features.
13 Thomas J. Lewis House
Thomas J. Lewis House
June 21, 2006
(#06000521)
105 S. Arnold St.
40°54′41″N 85°55′18″W / 40.911444°N 85.921667°W / 40.911444; -85.921667 (Thomas J. Lewis House)
Roann This house in Roann is a great example of historic residential architecture in the area.
14 Manchester College Historic District
Manchester College Historic District
December 27, 1990
(#90001929)
604 College Ave.
41°00′38″N 85°45′45″W / 41.010556°N 85.7625°W / 41.010556; -85.7625 (Manchester College Historic District)
North Manchester This district includes important buildings on the campus of Manchester College, showing its long educational history.
15 Thomas R. Marshall School
Thomas R. Marshall School
March 22, 2004
(#04000206)
603 Bond St.
41°00′19″N 85°45′45″W / 41.005278°N 85.7625°W / 41.005278; -85.7625 (Thomas R. Marshall School)
North Manchester This school building is named after a famous person and represents the history of education in North Manchester.
16 McNamee-Ford House
McNamee-Ford House
March 3, 1995
(#95000199)
536 N. Wabash St.
40°48′20″N 85°49′16″W / 40.805556°N 85.821111°W / 40.805556; -85.821111 (McNamee-Ford House)
Wabash The McNamee-Ford House is a significant historic home in Wabash, known for its architecture.
17 Noftzger-Adams House
Noftzger-Adams House
November 14, 1979
(#79000024)
102 E. 3rd St.
41°00′06″N 85°46′11″W / 41.001528°N 85.769861°W / 41.001528; -85.769861 (Noftzger-Adams House)
North Manchester This house in North Manchester is an important example of historic residential design.
18 North Manchester Covered Bridge
North Manchester Covered Bridge
September 30, 1982
(#82000051)
S. Mill St. at the Eel River
40°59′45″N 85°45′55″W / 40.995833°N 85.765278°W / 40.995833; -85.765278 (North Manchester Covered Bridge)
North Manchester Another beautiful covered bridge, this one crosses the Eel River and is a landmark in North Manchester.
19 North Manchester Historic District
North Manchester Historic District
June 27, 2002
(#02000687)
Roughly bounded by Maple, 3rd, and Mill Sts., and the northern bank of the Eel River
40°59′58″N 85°46′15″W / 40.999444°N 85.770833°W / 40.999444; -85.770833 (North Manchester Historic District)
North Manchester This large area in North Manchester contains many historic buildings that show the town's development over time.
20 North Manchester Public Library
North Manchester Public Library
March 14, 1996
(#96000290)
204 W. Main St.
40°59′57″N 85°46′20″W / 40.999250°N 85.772222°W / 40.999250; -85.772222 (North Manchester Public Library)
North Manchester The public library building in North Manchester is recognized for its historical importance and architecture.
21 North Wabash Historic District
North Wabash Historic District
September 3, 1999
(#99001077)
Roughly bounded by W. Maple, N. Carroll, Ferry, Miami, Pawling, N. Wabash, and Union Sts.
40°48′13″N 85°49′18″W / 40.803611°N 85.821667°W / 40.803611; -85.821667 (North Wabash Historic District)
Wabash This district covers a northern part of Wabash, featuring many buildings that tell the story of the city's past.
22 Peabody Memorial Tower
Peabody Memorial Tower
June 24, 2010
(#10000377)
400 W. 7th St.
41°00′22″N 85°46′33″W / 41.006000°N 85.775833°W / 41.006000; -85.775833 (Peabody Memorial Tower)
North Manchester The Peabody Memorial Tower is a prominent landmark in North Manchester, known for its height and design.
23 Roann Historic District
Roann Historic District
March 20, 2013
(#13000093)
Roughly bounded by State Road 16 and West, Ohio, and Beamer Sts.
40°54′40″N 85°55′30″W / 40.911111°N 85.925000°W / 40.911111; -85.925000 (Roann Historic District)
Paw Paw Township and Roann This historic district in Roann includes a collection of buildings that show the town's unique character and history.
24 Roann-Paw Paw Township Public Library
Roann-Paw Paw Township Public Library
December 20, 2002
(#02001561)
240 S. Chippewa Rd.
40°54′36″N 85°55′29″W / 40.91°N 85.924722°W / 40.91; -85.924722 (Roann-Paw Paw Township Public Library)
Roann This library building in Roann is a historic site, representing the importance of learning in the community.
25 St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
March 12, 1999
(#99000306)
W. Main St.
40°50′11″N 85°43′48″W / 40.836389°N 85.73°W / 40.836389; -85.73 (St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church)
Lagro St. Patrick's Church in Lagro is a historic religious building with a long past in the area.
26 Stockdale Mill
Stockdale Mill
March 24, 2004
(#04000204)
N. County Road 800W at Stockdale
40°54′52″N 85°56′36″W / 40.914444°N 85.943333°W / 40.914444; -85.943333 (Stockdale Mill)
Paw Paw Township The Stockdale Mill is an old mill building, showing how people used to process grains and other materials.
27 Teague Barn Wabash Importing Company Farm Stable
Teague Barn Wabash Importing Company Farm Stable
June 27, 2002
(#02000691)
4568 W. Mill Creek Pike, southwest of Wabash
40°46′31″N 85°52′44″W / 40.775278°N 85.878889°W / 40.775278; -85.878889 (Teague Barn Wabash Importing Company Farm Stable)
Noble Township This historic barn was part of a farm that imported animals, showing a unique part of agricultural history.
28 West Wabash Historic District
West Wabash Historic District
April 21, 1988
(#88000447)
Bounded roughly by the Norfolk Southern railroad line and Union, Wabash, Miami, Main, and Holliday Sts.
40°47′54″N 85°49′28″W / 40.798333°N 85.824444°W / 40.798333; -85.824444 (West Wabash Historic District)
Wabash This district in western Wabash includes many historic buildings, showing the city's expansion.
29 Solomon Wilson Building
Solomon Wilson Building
August 30, 1984
(#84001743)
102 S. Wabash St.
40°47′52″N 85°49′15″W / 40.797778°N 85.820833°W / 40.797778; -85.820833 (Solomon Wilson Building)
Wabash The Solomon Wilson Building is a historic structure in Wabash, adding to the city's rich architectural heritage.

Former Listings

Sometimes, a place might be removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen if the building is changed too much, or if it is no longer standing. Here is one such example from Wabash County.

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 North Manchester Planing and Band Saw Mill
March 5, 1982
(#82000052)
June 12, 1995
705 Main (mill); 706-708 W. Grant and 202 N. High St. (houses)
40°59′55″N 85°46′40″W / 40.9986°N 85.7778°W / 40.9986; -85.7778 (North Manchester Planing and Band Saw Mill)
North Manchester This old mill was once an important part of North Manchester's industry. It was also known as the J.A. Browne Co. Mill. It was removed from the list in 1995.
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