Gregg Park
National Register of Historic Places

Gregg Park

Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana
Listed
September 24, 2013
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
13000756

About this property

Gregg Park is a historic public park and national historic district located at Vincennes, Indiana. The park was dedicated in 1931, and developed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1938–1939. The WPA constructed a limestone shelterhouse, concrete Moderne style bandshell / grandstand, the brick main entrance gate, and horseshoe pits. The park is named for Vincennes mayor Claude E. Gregg (1885–1931) and is a popular spot for swimming. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

Location

2204 Washington Ave.
Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana
38.68794, -87.50226

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Gregg Park listed on the National Register?

Gregg Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Gregg Park?

Gregg Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Gregg Park?

The period of significance for Gregg Park is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1885.

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