National Register of Historic Places

Fawn River State Fish Hatchery

Orland, Steuben County, Indiana
Listed
January 2, 1997
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
96001553

About this property

Fawn River State Fish Hatchery, also known as the Orland Fish Hatchery, is a historic hatchery located at Orland and Millgrove Township, Steuben County, Indiana. It was developed between 1935 and 1937 by the Works Progress Administration, and dedicated in 1942. Contributing resources include the entrance arch, fieldstone bridge, eight rearing ponds, the property manager's residence, the Colonial Revival style hatchery building, a dam impounding the supply pond, four small pools, and six large rearing ponds. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Location

6889 North IN 327
Orland, Steuben County, Indiana
41.74281, -85.17168

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Sources

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When was Fawn River State Fish Hatchery listed on the National Register?

Fawn River State Fish Hatchery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 2, 1997.

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Fawn River State Fish Hatchery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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