Indiana - Rush County
Rush County Indiana has 26 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 1 place of National significance and 9 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Willkie, Wendell Lewis, House, Durbin Hotel, Ferree Covered Bridge, Forsythe Covered Bridge and Hall-Crull Octagonal House.

Many famous people are associated with these Rush County historic places including Wendell Lewis Wilkie, Archibald M. Kennedy, Wendell C. Wilkie, Dr. John Arnold and John K. Gowdy.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Rush County places including Emmett L. Kennedy, Kennedy,Emmett L., & Charles F., les R., Archibald M. Kennedy, Kennedy,Emmett,L., Karl, & Char, Kennedy,Archibald,M. & Emmett L, Park Washburn, Tom Smith, David W. McDaniel and Charles E. & Paul R. Werking. Prominent architectural styles found in Rush Country are Italianate, Greek Revival and Late Victorian.

Arnold, Dr. John, Farm (added 1989 - - #89001409)
Also known as Arnold's Home
W of Glenwood , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Event, Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Smith,William E., Smith,Tom
Architectural Style:
Gothic Revival, Other
Historic Person:
Arnold,Dr. John
Significant Year:
1853, 1820
Area of Significance:
Exploration/Settlement, Agriculture, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic, Funerary
Historic Sub-function:
Agricultural Fields, Agricultural Outbuildings, Cemetery, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Agricultural Fields, Agricultural Outbuildings, Single Dwelling
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Center Township Grade and High School (added 2004 - - #04000211)
Also known as Mays Elementary School
929 E. South St. , Mays
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
et.al., Werking, Charles E. & Paul R.
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival, Prairie School
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Education
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
School
Current Function:
Education
Current Sub-function:
School
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Durbin Hotel (added 1982 - - #82000072)
137 W. 2nd St. , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Person, Event
Historic Person:
Wilkie,Wendell C.
Significant Year:
1885, 1940, 1855
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Hotel
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East Hill Cemetery (added 2014 - - #14001039)
Rushville, Rushville
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Ferree Covered Bridge (added 1990 - - #83000093)
Base Rd. , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Kennedy,Archibald,M. & Emmett L
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
Forsythe Covered Bridge (added 1983 - - #83000094)
SR 650 , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Kennedy,Emmett L.
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
Gowdy, John K., House (added 1993 - - #93001414)
Also known as Rush County Historical Society;139-356-37061
619 N. Perkins St. , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Queen Anne
Historic Person:
Gowdy, John K.
Significant Year:
1888
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum
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Hall-Crull Octagonal House (added 1984 - - #84001575)
Also known as Walter Crull Farm
N of Rushville , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Octagon Mode
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:
Harcourt, James F., House (added 1989 - - #89001412)
Also known as 139-380-50032
Co. Rd. 500 W. at 750 S. , Moscow
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Washburn,Park
Architectural Style:
Other, Second Empire, Italianate
Area of Significance:
Agriculture, Architecture, Industry
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Agricultural Outbuildings, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling, Storage
More Information:
Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home (added 2011 - - #11000916)
10892 N. IN 140, Knightstown
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements
Area of Significance:
Social History, Education, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
More Information:
Kennedy, Archibald M., House (added 1983 - - #83000095)
SR 200 , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Kennedy,Archibald M.
Architectural Style:
Italianate, Greek Revival
Historic Person:
Kennedy,Archibald M.
Significant Year:
1864
Area of Significance:
Exploration/Settlement, 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:
Manche, Maurice W., Farmstead (added 1989 - - #89001411)
Also known as 139-100-10023
Co. Rd. 900 W. , Carthage
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman, Other
Area of Significance:
Agriculture, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Agricultural Fields, Agricultural Outbuildings, Animal Facility, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Agricultural Fields, Agricultural Outbuildings, Animal Facility, Single Dwelling
More Information:
Melodeon Hall (added 1973 - - #73000041)
210 N. Morgan St. , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architectural Style:
Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Education, Architecture, Performing Arts
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Recreation And Culture, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Auditorium, Civic, Meeting Hall, Theater
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture, Social, Vacant/Not In Use
Current Sub-function:
Civic, Restaurant, Specialty Store, Theater
More Information:
Moscow Covered Bridge (added 1983 - - #83000096)
SR 875 and SR 625 , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Kennedy,Emmett L.
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
Norris Ford Covered Bridge (added 1983 - - #83000097)
SR 150 , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
les R., Kennedy,Emmett,L., Karl, & Char
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
Offutt Covered Bridge (added 1983 - - #83000098)
SR 550 , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Kennedy,Emmett L., & Charles F.
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
Reeves, Jabez, Farmstead (added 1989 - - #89000776)
Also known as Reeves-Hodson House; 139-391-05023
Co. Rd. 900 N. , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other, Greek Revival, Italianate
Area of Significance:
Agriculture, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Agricultural Outbuildings, Single Dwelling, Storage
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Work In Progress
Current Sub-function:
Animal Facility, Storage
More Information:
Rush County Bridge No. 188 (added 2000 - - #00001542)
Also known as 139-555-56002
Cty. Rd. 150 W over Little Flatrock River , Milroy
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
New Castle Bridge Company
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Engineering
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
Rush County Courthouse (added 1975 - - #75000048)
Courthouse Sq. , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Romanesque, Other
Area of Significance:
Art, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Courthouse
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Courthouse
More Information:
Rushville Commercial Historic District (added 1993 - - #93001416)
Also known as 139-36001-090;See Also:Durbin Hotel;Meleodeon Hall;Rush Coun
Roughly bounded by Fourth, N. Morgan, First and N. Perkins Sts. , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Multiple
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Politics/Government, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Owner:
Local, Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education, Government, Health Care, Industry/Processing/Extraction, Recreation And Culture, Religion, Social
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education, Government, Health Care, Landscape, Recreation And Culture, Religion, Social, Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
Smith Covered Bridge (added 1983 - - #83000099)
SR 300 , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
t L.
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Cultural Affiliation:
Kennedy,Archibald,M. & Emme
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church (added 1997 - - #97001536)
Also known as St. Paul United Methodist Church
426 N. Morgan St. , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
McDaniel, David W.
Architectural Style:
Gothic, Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
More Information:
Walnut Ridge Friends Meetinghouse (added 1984 - - #84001616)
W of Carthage , Carthage
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education, Exploration/Settlement
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
More Information:
Washington, Booker T., School (added 1990 - - #90000809)
Also known as 139-555-41118
525 E. Seventh St. , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Education, Black
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Education, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Meeting Hall, School
Current Function:
Education, Social
Current Sub-function:
Meeting Hall, School
More Information:
Willkie, Wendell Lewis, House (added 1993 - - #93001415)
Also known as Cullen-Mauzy-Willkie House;139-555-39003
601 N. Harrison St. , Rushville
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Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Italianate
Historic Person:
Wilkie, Wendell Lewis
Significant Year:
1940, 1874
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Politics/Government
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Wood, John, Farmstead (added 2000 - - #00000201)
5255 W Cty Rd. 900 S , Milroy
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Area of Significance:
Exploration/Settlement, Agriculture, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Agricultural Outbuildings, Animal Facility, Single Dwelling, Storage
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Agricultural Outbuildings, Single Dwelling, Storage
More Information:
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