About this property
Centerville Historic District is a national historic district located at Centerville, Indiana. The district encompasses 115 contributing buildings in the central business district and surrounding residential sections of Centerville. It developed between about 1817 and 1873 and includes representative examples of Greek Revival, Italianate, and Federal style architecture. During this period it was county seat of Wayne County. Located in the district is the separately listed Oliver P. Morton House.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71000008. It was listed on October 25, 1971.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Centerville Historic District listed on the National Register?
Centerville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 25, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Centerville Historic District?
Centerville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Centerville Historic District?
The period of significance for Centerville Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1817.
Can I research the history near Centerville Historic District?
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