About this property
The DePauw Avenue Historic District is a national historic district just northeast of downtown New Albany, Indiana, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. The district consists mostly of Depauw Avenue from Vincennes Street in the west to Aebersold Drive to the east, and includes portions of the 1200 block of Beechwood Avenue and two residences on Vance Street. New Albany High School is located on the southern edge of the district. Depauw Avenue is named for New Albany's Depauw family. Washington C. DePauw, a wealthy New Albany banker, was the original owner of the land.
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 08000189. It was listed on March 19, 2008.
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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 DePauw Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?
DePauw Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 2008.
What type of historic resource is DePauw Avenue Historic District?
DePauw Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for DePauw Avenue Historic District?
The period of significance for DePauw Avenue Historic District is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near DePauw Avenue Historic District?
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