North Main–North Detroit Street Historic District facts for kids
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North Main–North Detroit Street Historic District
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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | Roughly Main St., bounded by Marie, Cherry, Carroll and Detroit Sts., Kenton, Ohio |
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| Area | 64 acres (26 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000867 |
| Added to NRHP | April 18, 1985 |
The North Main–North Detroit Street Historic District is a special old neighborhood in Kenton, Ohio, United States. It's known for its beautiful buildings and the important people who lived there long ago. This area was officially named a historic district in 1985 because of its unique history and architecture.
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Exploring the Historic Neighborhood
The North Main–North Detroit Street area is mostly a place where people live. It's located just north of downtown Kenton. You can find many homes here, but also important buildings like churches. This part of Kenton grew a lot in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This was a very successful time for the city.
Who Lived Here?
Many of Kenton's wealthiest people lived in this neighborhood. These were often successful business owners and people who ran small factories. Their homes were often large and fancy. They were built in different styles popular during the Victorian era.
Important Buildings and Landmarks
Besides the beautiful homes, the district has several other interesting buildings. You can find Kenton's oldest school and hospital here. There's also an armory, which is a place where military equipment is stored. The Masonic temple and the old Hardin County Jail are also part of the district.
Six churches are located in this historic area. These include Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. John's Evangelical Church, and First United Methodist Church. There's also a park and many wrought-iron fences. These fences were made by a company right in Kenton.
One of the houses, the Sullivan-Johnson House, is now a museum. It shows exhibits about local industries. It also features Jacob Parrott, a famous Kenton resident. He was a hero from the Andrews Raid during the Civil War. He was also the first person to receive the Medal of Honor.
Some of the buildings were designed by famous architects. One architect, Charles Crapsey, was from Cincinnati. He was known for designing churches.
Why This Area is Historic
In 1985, the North Main–North Detroit neighborhood became a historic district. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes important places across the country. The district stretches from Carroll Street north past Eliza Street. It also includes a small part of Cherry Street.
What Makes It Special?
This area is special for two main reasons. First, its architecture is very important. The buildings show different styles from the past. Second, it played a big role in local history. Many important people lived here. Also, the churches and other public buildings were very important to the community.
The district covers about 64 acres (26 ha) of land. It has 164 buildings. Most of these buildings are old and haven't been changed much. When the district was created, 158 of these buildings were considered "contributing properties." This means they help make the district historically important.
Kenton has a few other places on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Kenton Courthouse Square Historic District downtown. The courthouse itself is also listed. So is the former Carnegie library on Detroit Street.
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Second Empire-style houses on Main Street
