National Register of Historic Places

Garrett Historic District

Garrett, De Kalb County, Indiana
Listed
May 5, 1983
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83000121

About this property

The Garrett Historic District is a national historic district located at Garrett, Indiana. It is roughly the area bound by Railroad Street on the North, Britton Street on the East, Hamsher Street on the West and Warfield Street on the South with Randolph Street extending to 3rd Ave. to the South. The district encompasses 925 contributing buildings in the central business district and surrounding residential sections of Garrett. Within the District, there are many buildings dating back to the earliest days of the City of Garrett. Garrett City Hall, former Masonic Temple, Silver Screen Theater, Garret Clinic, Johnson Building, B&O Railroad Freight House, Mountz House and more. Just outside the District are many school houses and the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School District complex. In 2008–2009, the downtown area of Garrett was fully revamped with vintage style lamps and decorative planters. All power lines were placed underground and new sidewalks with bricks were laid. While many buildings have been torn down or lost over the years due to unsustainable damages, the District still boasts its heritage with the continuing renovation of buildings and other buildings being built or renovated to look like period buildings of the District's beginnings in 1875.

Location

Garrett, De Kalb County, Indiana
41.34607, -85.13513

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Mountz House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Garrett Community Mausoleum
Industrial
0.5 mi
Bevier, Samuel, House
Industrial
0.6 mi
Wilderson, John, House
Industrial
0.8 mi
Peters, Henry, House
Industrial
0.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Siege of Fort Wayne (1812)
1812Early Republic
14.9 mi
Attack on Fort Wayne 1812
1812Early Republic
14.9 mi

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When was Garrett Historic District listed on the National Register?

Garrett Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Garrett Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Garrett Historic District?

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

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