National Register of Historic Places

McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse

Spencer, Owen County, Indiana
Listed
March 18, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93000175

About this property

McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse is a historic gatehouse situated in McCormick's Creek State Park, located in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana. Constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it is a one-story, T-shaped building made of limestone in the Rustic style with a gable roof. The building features a large limestone fireplace chimney and an open entrance porch. Adjacent to the gatehouse, there are two sections of a stone and timber fence that contribute to its overall historic character.. In recognition of its significance, the gatehouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

Location

Spencer, Owen County, Indiana
39.28417, -86.72619

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

CCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum
Industrial
0.5 mi
Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek
Industrial
0.6 mi
Spencer Public Library
Industrial
1.8 mi
Spencer Town Hall and Fire Station
Industrial
1.9 mi
Spencer Presbyterian Church and Manse
Industrial
1.9 mi

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When was McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse listed on the National Register?

McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 1993.

What type of historic resource is McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse?

McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse?

The period of significance for McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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