National Register of Historic Places - Indiana (IN), Johnson County

Johnson County Indiana has 21 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 2 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Franklin College Library (Shirk Hall) and Franklin College-Old Main, Edinburgh Commercial Historic District, Forsyth--Schlosser House and Franklin Commercial Historic District.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Johnson County places including George W. Bunting, John Herriott, Mesker, George L., & Co., George Bunting, Shopbell & Co., King Iron Bridge Co., George Anderson and Roy C. & Co. Bryant. Prominent architectural styles found in Johnson Country are Italianate, Late Victorian and Classical Revival.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (added 2015 - - #15000886)

Franklin, Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Event

Area of Significance:

Black

Period of Significance:

1900-1974 AD

Edinburgh Commercial Historic District (added 1991 - - #91000789)

Also known as Downtown Edinburgh;081-181-4100

Roughly bounded by Thompson and Main Sts., the alley N of Main Cross St. and the Conrail RR tracks , Edinburgh

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Mesker, George L., & Co.

Architectural Style:

Late Victorian, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements

Area of Significance:

Commerce, Architecture, Politics/Government, Transportation

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874

Owner:

Local, Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Recreation And Culture, Social, Transportation

Historic Sub-function:

City Hall, Hotel, Meeting Hall, Theater

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government

Current Sub-function:

Business, City Hall, Correctional Facility, Financial Institution, Multiple Dwelling, Professional, Specialty Store

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Forsyth--Schlosser House (added 1990 - - #90001795)

Also known as Forsyth--Hamlin--Schmith--Schlosser--Pushor House;081-222-29

99 N. Forsythe St. , Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Unknown

Architectural Style:

Bungalow/Craftsman, Italianate, Greek Revival

Area of Significance:

Architecture

Period of Significance:

1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Domestic

Historic Sub-function:

Single Dwelling

Current Function:

Domestic

Current Sub-function:

Single Dwelling

Franklin College Library (Shirk Hall) (added 1975 - - #75000021)

Also known as The Old Library - Franklin College

600 E. Monroe St. , Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering

Architectural Style:

Classical Revival

Area of Significance:

Architecture

Period of Significance:

1900-1924

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Education

Historic Sub-function:

Library

Current Function:

Education

Current Sub-function:

School

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Franklin College-Old Main (added 1975 - - #75000022)

600 E. Monroe St. , Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architectural Style:

Late Victorian

Area of Significance:

Education, Architecture

Period of Significance:

1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Education

Historic Sub-function:

College

Current Function:

Education

Current Sub-function:

College

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Franklin Commercial Historic District (added 1989 - - #89000773)

Also known as See Also:Johnson County Courthouse Square

Roughly E. & W. Court St., Jefferson, Monroe, Main , Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Bunting,George

Architectural Style:

Romanesque, Italianate, Classical Revival

Area of Significance:

Politics/Government, Commerce, Architecture

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874

Owner:

Local, Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade, Government

Historic Sub-function:

Business, Courthouse, Financial Institution, Specialty Store

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade, Government

Current Sub-function:

Business, Courthouse, Financial Institution, Restaurant, Specialty Store

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Franklin Senior High School (added 2012 - - #12001058)

550 E. Jefferson St., Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architectural Style:

Renaissance

Area of Significance:

Architecture, Social History, Education

Period of Significance:

1950-1974, 1925-1949

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Furnas Mill Bridge (added 2001 - - #01000985)

Also known as County Bridge No. 7080

Pisgah Rd. over Sugar Creek--Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area , Edinburgh

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

King Iron Bridge Co.

Architectural Style:

Other

Area of Significance:

Engineering, Transportation

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899

Owner:

State

Historic Function:

Transportation

Historic Sub-function:

Road-Related

Current Function:

Transportation

Current Sub-function:

Road-Related

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Greenlawn Cemetery (added 2013 - - #13000421)

100 W. South St., Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architectural Style:

Gothic Revival, Romanesque

Area of Significance:

Architecture, Art, Landscape Architecture, Community Planning And Development

Period of Significance:

1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849

Greenwood Commercial Historic District (added 1991 - - #91000792)

Also known as 081-255-06000

172--332 W. Main St. and 147--211 S. Madison Ave. , Greenwood

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering, Event

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Unknown

Architectural Style:

Romanesque, Classical Revival, Italianate

Area of Significance:

Commerce, Transportation, Architecture

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade, Social

Historic Sub-function:

Business, Department Store, Financial Institution, Meeting Hall, Restaurant, Specialty Store

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade

Current Sub-function:

Business, Restaurant, Specialty Store

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Greenwood Residential Historic District (added 2017 - - #100001059)

Roughly bounded by Meridian, McKinley, Perry and Main Streets, Euclid and Longdon Avenues, Greenwood

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering

Architectural Style:

Classical Revival

Heck--Hasler House (added 2000 - - #00000204)

Also known as 081-057-00024

6612 N 575 E , Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering

Architectural Style:

Italianate

Area of Significance:

Architecture

Period of Significance:

1850-1874

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic

Historic Sub-function:

Agricultural Outbuildings, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling

Current Function:

Domestic

Current Sub-function:

Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling

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Herriott House (added 1982 - - #82000044)

Also known as Brown-Richey

696 N. Main St. , Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Herriott,John

Architectural Style:

Italianate

Area of Significance:

Exploration/Settlement, Architecture

Period of Significance:

1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Domestic

Historic Sub-function:

Single Dwelling

Current Function:

Domestic

Current Sub-function:

Single Dwelling

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Hopewell Presbyterian Church (added 2000 - - #00000680)

Also known as 081-222-30004

548 W 100 N , Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Anderson, George

Architectural Style:

Gothic, Other

Area of Significance:

Architecture

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Religion

Historic Sub-function:

Religious Structure

Current Function:

Religion

Current Sub-function:

Religious Structure

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Johnson County Courthouse Square (added 1981 - - #81000017)

Courthouse Sq. , Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Bunting,George W.

Architectural Style:

Mixed (More Than 2 Styles From Different Periods)

Area of Significance:

Politics/Government, Architecture

Period of Significance:

1875-1899

Owner:

Local

Historic Function:

Government, Landscape

Historic Sub-function:

Correctional Facility, Courthouse, Plaza

Current Function:

Government, Landscape

Current Sub-function:

Correctional Facility, Courthouse, Plaza

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Martin Place Historic District (added 1987 - - #87000951)

N and S sides of Martin Pl. between Graham Ave. and Water St., 500, 498, and 450 N. Main Sts. , Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Unknown

Architectural Style:

Bungalow/Craftsman, Late Victorian

Area of Significance:

Architecture

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Domestic

Historic Sub-function:

Single Dwelling

Current Function:

Domestic

Current Sub-function:

Single Dwelling

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Masonic Temple (added 1991 - - #91001863)

Also known as 801-222-22057

135 N. Main St. , Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Bryant,Roy C. & Co., Shopbell & Co.

Architectural Style:

Classical Revival

Area of Significance:

Architecture

Period of Significance:

1900-1924

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Social

Historic Sub-function:

Meeting Hall

Current Function:

Recreation And Culture

Current Sub-function:

Museum

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South Walnut Street Historic District (added 2011 - - #11000126)

Roughly both sides of S Walnut St from Thompson St S to 507 and 514 S Walnut. Also including the 100 block of W Campbell, Edinburgh

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architectural Style:

Late Victorian, Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements

Area of Significance:

Architecture, Community Planning And Development

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874

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Toner Historic District (added 2011 - - #11000127)

E Main Cross from the CSX tracks to White Oak Ln, Edinburgh

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architectural Style:

Late Victorian, Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements

Area of Significance:

Community Planning And Development, Architecture

Period of Significance:

1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849

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Van Nuys Farm (added 1987 - - #87000100)

Also known as Van Nuys Homestead

IN 144 , Hopewell

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Unknown

Architectural Style:

Greek Revival

Area of Significance:

Architecture

Period of Significance:

1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic

Historic Sub-function:

Agricultural Outbuildings, Animal Facility, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling, Storage

Current Function:

Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic

Current Sub-function:

Agricultural Outbuildings, Animal Facility, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling, Storage

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Zeppenfeld, August, House (added 1987 - - #87002188)

Also known as Zeppenfeld--Cain House;081-222-28056

300 W. Jefferson St. , Franklin

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Unknown

Architectural Style:

Italianate

Area of Significance:

Architecture

Period of Significance:

1850-1874

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Domestic

Historic Sub-function:

Single Dwelling

Current Function:

Domestic

Current Sub-function:

Single Dwelling

More Information:

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