National Historic Landmark

Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study

Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana
Listed
May 10, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000013

About this property

The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, formerly known as the Ben-Hur Museum, is located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976, and in 2008 was awarded a National Medal from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. It is located in the Elston Grove Historic District. The museum is associated with the life of Lew Wallace and his 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. The study, designed by Wallace, and accompanying carriage house are the only structures pertaining to Lew Wallace that have retained historical integrity. Both of these buildings now make up the museum and exhibit many of the artifacts that Wallace used during his lifetime, as well as many objects pertaining to his literary legacy. Guided tours of the study are available for a small admission fee; the Carriage House Interpretive Center and grounds are open to the public free of charge.

Location

Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana
40.04087, -86.89446

Categories

MILITARYLITERATUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study listed on the National Register?

Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study?

Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study?

The period of significance for Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study is recorded as the industrial era.

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