National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Indiana facts for kids
Welcome to a special list of amazing places in Washington County, Indiana! These places are so important that they are on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this register as a special club for buildings, bridges, and areas that have a cool story or are very old and important to history.
This list helps us find and protect these unique spots across Washington County, Indiana, in the United States. You can even see where many of them are on an online map, thanks to their exact locations!
There are 10 of these special places and areas in Washington County. Some are in towns, and some are in the countryside. If a place is in a town, we'll tell you the town's name. If it's in the countryside, we'll tell you the name of its civil township. Sometimes, a place might even be in more than one area!
Historic Places in Washington County
These are the cool historic places you can find in Washington County. Each one has a story to tell!
| Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | City or town | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beck's Mill |
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(#90001789) |
Beck's Mill Rd. at Mill Creek, southwest of Salem 38°32′17″N 86°09′18″W / 38.538056°N 86.155000°W |
Howard Township | Beck's Mill is a historic gristmill, which means it was used to grind grain into flour. It's a great example of how people used to make food long ago. |
| 2 | Beck's Mill Bridge |
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(#07000981) |
Carries Beck's Mill Road over Mill Creek, southwest of Salem 38°32′14″N 86°09′16″W / 38.537222°N 86.154444°W |
Howard Township | This historic bridge crosses Mill Creek near Beck's Mill. It's an important part of the area's history and helps connect people to the mill. |
| 3 | Cavanaugh Bridge |
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(#07001280) |
0.6 miles south of County Road 700S on County Road 550W over the Muscatatuck River, southwest of Brownstown 38°45′48″N 86°08′12″W / 38.763333°N 86.136667°W |
Jefferson Township | The Cavanaugh Bridge is a historic structure that crosses the Muscatatuck River. It's a great example of old bridge building and even stretches into Jackson County, Indiana. |
| 4 | First Baptist Church |
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(#85000602) |
201 N. High St. 38°36′25″N 86°05′58″W / 38.606944°N 86.099444°W |
Salem | This church in Salem is a historic building that has been an important part of the community for many years. |
| 5 | Hay-Morrison House |
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(#71000007) |
106 S. College Ave. 38°36′19″N 86°05′50″W / 38.605278°N 86.097222°W |
Salem | The Hay-Morrison House is part of the John Hay Center. It's a historic home that tells the story of important people and times in Salem. |
| 6 | Salem Downtown Historic District |
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(#97001181) |
Roughly bounded by Mulberry, Hackberry, and Hayes Sts., the CSX railroad tracks, and Brock Creek 38°36′20″N 86°06′00″W / 38.605556°N 86.1°W |
Salem | This historic district covers a large part of downtown Salem. It includes many old buildings that show what the town looked like long ago. |
| 7 | Washington County Courthouse |
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(#80000047) |
Public Sq. 38°36′20″N 86°06′03″W / 38.605556°N 86.100833°W |
Salem | The Washington County Courthouse is a very important building where local government decisions are made. It's a beautiful and historic landmark in Salem. |
| 8 | Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence |
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(#84000280) |
106 S. Main St. 38°36′17″N 86°06′02″W / 38.604722°N 86.100556°W |
Salem | This historic building once served as both the county jail and the home for the sheriff. It shows how law enforcement worked in the past. |
