National Register of Historic Places

LaHarpe Historic District

LaHarpe, Hancock County, Illinois
Listed
April 29, 1987
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
87000031

About this property

The La Harpe Historic District is a historic district located in downtown La Harpe, Illinois. The district, which is primarily commercial, includes the 100 East and 100 West blocks of Main Street and the 100 South block of Center Street. While La Harpe was settled in the 1830s, most of its development took place after railroad service came to the city in 1865. The city became a regional service center for the surrounding agricultural areas, and the commercial buildings constructed during this late 19th century economic boom form the core of the district. The buildings are primarily red brick commercial structures, some of which have decorative storefronts; the three outliers are a frame house, an Italianate commercial building, and a Mission Revival gas station from the early twentieth century. La Harpe's economy and population stabilized after 1900, and the district has remained mostly unchanged since. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1987.

Location

100--124 W. Main St., 100--122 and 101--129 E. Main Sts., 101--121 S. Center St., and City Pk.
LaHarpe, Hancock County, Illinois
40.58326, -90.96969

Categories

COMMERCESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

LaHarpe City Hall
Industrial
0.1 mi
Kleinkopf, Clarence, Round Barn
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12.1 mi
King, Moses, Brick and Tile Works
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13.7 mi
Carthage Jail
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14.4 mi
Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District
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14.6 mi

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When was LaHarpe Historic District listed on the National Register?

LaHarpe Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1987.

What type of historic resource is LaHarpe Historic District?

LaHarpe Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for LaHarpe Historic District?

The period of significance for LaHarpe Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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