National Register of Historic Places

Urbana Monument Square Historic District

Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio
Listed
March 1, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84002909

About this property

The Urbana Monument Square Historic District is a historic district at the center of Urbana, Ohio, United States. Since Urbana's earliest days, this portion of the city has been a public square in the heart of the city's business district. Among the buildings in the district are examples of the Federal, Georgian, Italianate, Richardsonian Romanesque, and Second Empire styles of architecture. In 1984, the district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its architecture and its contribution to local history. Approximately 25 acres (10 ha) are included within the landmarked area, which is composed of 66 contributing properties, and which also includes 13 non-contributing properties.

Location

Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio
40.10928, -83.75242

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCOMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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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

Mosgrove, Dr. Adam, House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Scioto Street Historic District
Listed
0.3 mi
Richards-Sewall House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Urbana College Historic Buildings
Industrial
0.7 mi
Ward, John Q. A., House
Industrial
1.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Morgan's Raid — Mechanicsburg Ohio Skirmish
1863Civil War
10.7 mi
Logan's Raid on Shawnee Towns
1786Early Republic
13.9 mi

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When was Urbana Monument Square Historic District listed on the National Register?

Urbana Monument Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Urbana Monument Square Historic District?

Urbana Monument Square Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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