National Register of Historic Places

Vernon Historic District

North Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana
Listed
August 26, 1976
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
76000024

About this property

Vernon Historic District is a national historic district located in Vernon and Vernon Township, Jennings County, Indiana. It encompasses 42 contributing buildings and three contributing sites in Vernon. The district largely developed between about 1830 and 1900, and includes notable examples of Italianate, Greek Revival, and Federal style architecture. Notable contributing resources include the Jennings County Courthouse (1859), American House tavern, "Rat Row" apartments (c. 1845), Jacob Clinton House (1834), Nures Drug Store (1853), Odd Fellows Lodge (1853), Judge Hickman New House (1832), John Bassnett House (1844), Gen. Robert S. Foster House (1840), Methodist Church (1817), Vernon Presbyterian Church (1832), Baptist Church (1871), a stone arch (1832), Tunnel Mill site, and Vinegar Mill site. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Location

North Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana
38.98427, -85.60994

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

State Street Historic District
Civil War
1.4 mi
Walnut Street Historic District
Industrial
1.6 mi
North Vernon Downtown Historic District
Early Republic
1.7 mi
Annadale
Industrial
1.9 mi
Benville Bridge
Industrial
8.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Morgan's Raid — Vernon Indiana (Threatened)
1863Civil War
0.5 mi
Morgan's Raid — Dupont Indiana
1863Civil War
8.2 mi
Morgan's Indiana-Ohio Raid – Dupont, Indiana
1863Civil War
8.2 mi

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When was Vernon Historic District listed on the National Register?

Vernon Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 26, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Vernon Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Vernon Historic District?

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