Historic Districts
Vacant / Not In Use
Indiana - La Porte County
La Porte County Indiana has 36 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 6 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include MUSKEGON Shipwreck Site, Michigan Central Railroad Engine Repair Shops, Michigan City Lighthouse, Orr, William, House and Ridgeway, Marion, Polygonal Barn.

The famous person Everel S. Smith is associated with one of more of the La Porte County historic places.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the La Porte County places including WPA, Ira Lafranier, W. J. Edbrooke, Marion Ridgeway, Charles Whitney Stevens, Fredrick Perkins, John Lloyd Wright, Watkins & Hidden, James Knox Taylor and Hall and Curran Incorporated Beine. Prominent architectural styles found in La Porte Country are Prairie School, Federal and Greek Revival.

Ames Family Homestead (added 2012 - - #12001062)
5332 & 5336 W. 150 N., La Porte
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Federal, Greek Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Exploration/Settlement
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849
More Information:
archives document
Barker House (added 2001 - - #01001349)
Also known as 091-406-21169
444 Barker St. , Michigan City
BotMultichill, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Prairie School, Shingle Style
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Social
Current Sub-function:
Civic
More Information:
archives document
Barker, John H., Mansion (added 1975 - - #75000027)
Also known as Barker Civic Center
631 Washington St. , Michigan City
BotMultichill, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Perkins, Fredrick
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1850-1874
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum
More Information:
archives document
Burnham, John and Isabel, House (added 2013 - - #13000085)
2602 Lake Shore Dr., Long Beach
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Prairie School, International Style
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Cedar Lodge (added 2025 - - #100011478)
706 West 11th Street, LaPorte
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Area of Significance:
Architecture
Downtown LaPorte Historic District (added 1983 - - #83000039)
Roughly bounded by State, Jackson, Maple and Chicago Sts. , LaPorte
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Multiple
Architectural Style:
Other, Romanesque, Queen Anne
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Local, Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Industry/Processing/Extraction
Historic Sub-function:
Courthouse, Manufacturing Facility, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Industry/Processing/Extraction
Current Sub-function:
Courthouse, Manufacturing Facility, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
Elston Grove Historic District (added 2013 - - #13000759)
Bounded by Michigan Blvd., 11th, Pine & 6th Sts., Michigan City
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Late Victorian, Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Education, Industry
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
First Congregational Church of Michigan City (added 2001 - - #01001343)
Also known as 091-406-21055
531 Washington St. , Michigan City
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Watkins & Hidden, et.al.
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival, Romanesque
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
More Information:
archives document
Forrester, James and Lavinia, Farmstead (added 2017 - - #100001060)
969 Forrester Road, LaPorte
Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Area of Significance:
Agriculture, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1858-1920 AD
Franklin Street Commercial Historic District (added 2013 - - #13001013)
Bounded by Pine, 4th & 11th Sts., alley between Franklin & Washington Sts., Michigan City
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Frost, Dr. Robert and Amelia, House (added 2020 - - #100005503)
3215 Cleveland Ave., Michigan City
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Area of Significance:
Architecture
Garrettson--Baine--Bartholomew House (added 2001 - - #01001340)
2921 Franklin St. , Michigan City
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Garwood, John and Cynthia, Farmstead (added 2012 - - #12000334)
5600 Small Rd., La Porte
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Italianate
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
More Information:
archives document
Haskell and Barker Historic District (added 2014 - - #14000806)
Washington & Wabash between 4th & Homer Sts., Michigan City
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Hoover--Timme House (added 2013 - - #13000086)
2304 Hazeltine Dr., Long Beach
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Prairie School
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Indiana and Michigan Avenues Historic District (added 2014 - - #14000807)
Roughly Indiana & Michigan between Maple & Kingsbury Aves., La Porte
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Jackson, Lowell E. and Paula G., House (added 2013 - - #13000087)
2935 Ridge Rd., Long Beach
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
International Style
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Jaworowski, George and Adele, House (added 2013 - - #13000088)
3501 Lake Shore Dr., Duneland Beach
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Prairie School
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Long Beach School (added 2019 - - #100004366)
2501 Oriole Trail, Long Beach
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Wright, John Lloyd, Tonn and Blank, Beine, Hall and Curran Incorporated
Architectural Style:
International, Corporate Modernism, Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Education
Period of Significance:
1928-1964 AD
MUSKEGON Shipwreck Site (added 1989 - - #89000290)
Also known as PEERLESS;MCRS 2
Address Restricted , Michigan City
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Historic Significance:
Information Potential, Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Lafranier,Ira
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Historic - Non-Aboriginal, Engineering, Transportation, Industry
Cultural Affiliation:
American Maritime
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Industry/Processing/Extraction, Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Extractive Facility, Trade (Archeology), Water-Related
Current Function:
Landscape
Current Sub-function:
Underwater
REMOVED
Michigan Central Railroad Engine Repair Shops (added 1978 - - #75000028)
Also known as Tom and Blank Building
104 N. Franklin St. , Michigan City
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Transportation
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Rail-Related
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Business
Michigan City Breakwater Light (added 2017 - - #100001344)
On breakwater in Lake Michigan .5 miles northwest of Michigan City Harbor, Michigan City
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Engineering, Maritime History
Period of Significance:
1911-1967 AD
Michigan City East Pierhead Light Tower and Elevated Walk (added 1988 - - #88000069)
Also known as Michigan City Lighthouse
E side of entrance to Michigan City Harbor , Michigan City
BotMultichillT, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Millen,Robert & Co.
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Federal
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Pedestrian Related, Water-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Pedestrian Related, Water-Related
More Information:
archives document
Michigan City Lighthouse (added 1974 - - #74000023)
Washington Park , Michigan City
File Upload Bot (Magnus Manske), CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Maritime History, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Domestic, Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Multiple Dwelling, Water-Related
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum
More Information:
archives document
Michigan City Post Office (added 2000 - - #00000675)
Also known as 091-406-16007
126 E. 5th St. , Michigan City
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Taylor, James Knox
Architectural Style:
Colonial Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Post Office
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Work In Progress
Current Sub-function:
Financial Institution
More Information:
archives document
Morrison, Francis H., House (added 1984 - - #84000492)
1217 Michigan Ave. , LaPorte
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Stevens,Charles Whitney
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Orr, William, House (added 1984 - - #84001063)
Also known as Orr-Richter House
4076 W. Small Rd. , LaPorte
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Edbrooke,W. J.
Architectural Style:
Stick/Eastlake
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Pinehurst Hall (added 1976 - - #76000027)
Also known as Leaming, Charles T. House
3042 N. U.S. 35 , LaPorte
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Federal
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Pinhook Methodist Church and Cemetery (added 2009 - - #09000759)
Also known as 091-345-65022
8001 IN 2 , LaPorte
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
McLung, James, Barnard, Nelson
Architectural Style:
Greek Revival, Other
Area of Significance:
Exploration/Settlement, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Funerary, Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Cemetery, Religious Structure
Current Function:
Funerary, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Cemetery, Museum
More Information:
archives document
Ridgeway, Marion, Polygonal Barn (added 1993 - - #93000464)
Also known as Door Prairie Barn;091-344-60001
IN 35 N of jct. with Crescent Dr. , LaPorte
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Ridgeway, Marion
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Agriculture, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence
Historic Sub-function:
Animal Facility
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence
Current Sub-function:
Animal Facility
More Information:
archives document
Scott--Rumley House (added 2016 - - #16000905)
La Porte, La Porte
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Colonial Revival, Georgian
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1901-1901 AD
Smith, Everel S., House (added 1990 - - #90001794)
Also known as 091-673-66008
56 W. Jefferson St. , Westville
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Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Italianate
Historic Person:
Smith,Everel S.
Significant Year:
1879
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Carmel Chapel and Carmel Cemetery (added 2021 - - #100006566)
5901 West 50 South, LaPorte
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Area of Significance:
Architecture, Ethnic Heritage-European
Tryon Farm (added 2020 - - #100005515)
1400 and 1402 Tyron Rd., Michigan City
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Area of Significance:
Agriculture, Architecture
Washington Park (added 1991 - - #91000793)
Roughly bounded by Lake Michigan, Krueger St., Trail Cr., Lakeshore Dr., Heisman Harbor Rd. and Browne Basin Rd. , Michigan City
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Et al., WPA
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Other
Area of Significance:
Landscape Architecture, Social History, Entertainment/Recreation, Architecture, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Landscape, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function:
Outdoor Recreation, Park
Current Function:
Landscape, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Outdoor Recreation, Park
More Information:
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Wynkoop-Taylor-Swanson-Sharp Farmstead (added 2017 - - #100001607)
3463 North Indiana (IN) Route 39, La Porte
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Agriculture, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1858-1940 AD
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