About this property
Deer Creek Valley Rural Historic District is a national historic district located in Deer Creek Township, Carroll County, Indiana. It encompasses 44 contributing buildings, 17 contributing sites, and 13 contributing structures on 20 historic properties near Delphi, Indiana. It includes several farmsteads, four cemeteries, two bridges (High Bridge and the separately listed Wilson Bridge), the Monon railroad right of way, the Delphi-Camden Road, and Deer Creek and its slate bluffs. Notable farmsteads include the Mears Family Farmstead with a two-story Greek Revival style brick farmhouse. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
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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 02001557. It was listed on December 19, 2002.
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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 Deer Creek Valley Rural Historic District listed on the National Register?
Deer Creek Valley Rural Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Deer Creek Valley Rural Historic District?
Deer Creek Valley Rural Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Deer Creek Valley Rural Historic District?
The period of significance for Deer Creek Valley Rural Historic District is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Deer Creek Valley Rural Historic District?
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