National Register of Historic Places

Meridian-Forest Historic District

Brazil, Clay County, Indiana
Listed
June 25, 1997
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
97000600

About this property

Meridian–Forest Historic District is a national historic district located at Brazil, Indiana. The district encompasses 220 contributing buildings and 13 contributing structures in a predominantly residential section of Brazil. The district developed between about 1866 and 1940, and includes notable examples of Italianate, Romanesque Revival, and Queen Anne style architecture. The district is characterized by brick streets and alleys. Notable buildings include the First Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge, Carnegie Library, and Brazil Junior High School. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Location

Brazil, Clay County, Indiana
39.52879, -87.12848

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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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

US Post Office-Brazil
Industrial
0.4 mi
Brazil Downtown Historic District
Listed
0.4 mi
Clay County Courthouse
Industrial
0.5 mi
Clay County Hospital
Industrial
0.9 mi
Eaglefield Place
Industrial
6.2 mi

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When was Meridian-Forest Historic District listed on the National Register?

Meridian-Forest Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Meridian-Forest Historic District?

Meridian-Forest Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Meridian-Forest Historic District?

The period of significance for Meridian-Forest Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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