Indiana DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology

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2026 marks the 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorat...
06/14/2026

2026 marks the 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this anniversary, we are featuring the many resources of all types in Indiana that are designated National Historic Landmarks. To learn more about these resources, visit the State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD): on.IN.gov/SHAARD. To learn more about the National Historic Landmark program, visit: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1582/index.htm

The Broad Ripple Park “White City” Carousel is one of the earliest carousels featuring Gustav A. Dentzel’s design of menagerie animals. Constructed in 1917, it operated in Broad Ripple Park as part of an amusement park known as White City, owned by the Union Traction Company. After the park changed ownership multiple times in the subsequent decades, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis eventually acquired the carousel in pieces before undertaking a major restoration in the 1970s. Today, it is still in use and a highlight of the museum. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987 (NR-0868).

RECENT LISTING TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER: The French Lick Methodist Episcopal Church (NR-2758), also known as Springs Val...
06/13/2026

RECENT LISTING TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER: The French Lick Methodist Episcopal Church (NR-2758), also known as Springs Valley Methodist Church was constructed in 1914 by Clifford Shopbell & Co. of Evansville. Designed in the early 20th century Gothic Revival style, is anchors an important corner and positioned on a rising hill in the southwest corner of downtown.
Read more in our latest issue of Preservation at the Crossroads: https://www.in.gov/dnr/historic-preservation/about-us/publications/newsletter

RECENT LISTING TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER: The Center Street Stone and Concrete Arch Bridge (NR-2825) spans the Middle For...
06/12/2026

RECENT LISTING TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER: The Center Street Stone and Concrete Arch Bridge (NR-2825) spans the Middle Fork of the Yellow River, now known as Armey Ditch in Bremen, Marshall County. Built in 1901 and expanded in 1907, it is an early example of a combination concrete and stone filled-spandrel arch, appearing to be the oldest in the state.
Read more in our latest issue of Preservation at the Crossroads: https://www.in.gov/dnr/historic-preservation/about-us/publications/newsletter

06/11/2026

Dig into the past with the Indiana State Museum this Saturday, June 13!

Explore the differences between paleontology and archaeology, examine real objects and specimens, investigate hands-on mock excavations, and make your own fossil to take home!

⏰ 1 - 2 PM
📍 Zionsville Branch Lora Hussey Room
✅ Register here: https://hmmpl.libcal.com/event/16027457

RECENT LISTING TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER: The Beulah A.M.E. Church (1883) and Dunbar School (c. 1890) (NR-2821) are histo...
06/11/2026

RECENT LISTING TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER: The Beulah A.M.E. Church (1883) and Dunbar School (c. 1890) (NR-2821) are historic brick gable-front buildings that served the African American population on the west side of Washington. Located on adjacent lots donated by a notable African American family in Daviess County, the buildings are significant with their associations in the neighborhood, sometimes referred to as Boxtown.
Read more in our latest issue of Preservation at the Crossroads: https://www.in.gov/dnr/historic-preservation/about-us/publications/newsletter

06/09/2026

Updated Federal Historic Tax Credit state maps, featuring newly added FY25 project and investment data, are now available.

Organized into individual PDFs for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, these resources highlight Federal Historic Tax Credit projects that received Part 3 certifications from the National Park Service between fiscal years 2001 and 2025.

Designed to be printed and shared with elected officials, the maps, economic data, and project lists are valuable and effective advocacy tools for demonstrating the impact of the Historic Tax Credit in communities across the country.

Explore the data: https://ow.ly/mrn250Z4FnR

RECENT LISTING TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER: The Washington Park Cemetery (NR-2817) in Indianapolis was developed in 1927 an...
06/09/2026

RECENT LISTING TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER: The Washington Park Cemetery (NR-2817) in Indianapolis was developed in 1927 and representative of a wave of new Masonic cemeteries. First designed as a formal interpretation of the Lawn-Park style, in the 20th century the cemetery evolved to include a community mausoleum and garden mausolea and features over 72,000 burials.
Read more in our latest issue of Preservation at the Crossroads: https://www.in.gov/dnr/historic-preservation/about-us/publications/newsletter

DHPA will be hosting both virtual and in-person Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP) trainings this year i...
06/08/2026

DHPA will be hosting both virtual and in-person Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP) trainings this year in partnership with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) for our Indiana CLG commissions and staff.

Virtual CAMP Essentials, June 23rd & 24th: 1pm – 4 pm.
This virtual training will include the four foundational topics that every commissioner and staff needs to know: Why Preserve? An Introduction to Historic Preservation, Legal Basics, Standards and Guidelines for Design Review and Meeting Procedures. Each day will include two topics along with opportunities for questions/discussions. Attendees are encouraged to attend all four sessions, but we understand that may not be possible. The sessions will be recorded and will be available for 60 days after the training for those who have registered for the training. This training is free for current historic preservation commission members and staff, but advance registration is required. Registration is available online now at https://preservinghistoricplaces.regfox.com/camp-2026. The registration deadline for the virtual training is June 16th.

In Person CAMP at the Preserving Historic Places Conference, September 29th
This day-long in person training will include six topics, three of the foundational topics covered in the virtual training and three additional topics: Legal Basics, Standards and Guidelines for Design Review, Meeting Procedures, Envisioning Infill Design, Identifying and Designating Historic Resources, Preservation Planning/Community Visioning and Engagement. More information on the conference can be found here: https://www.indianalandmarks.org/tours-events/preserving-historic-places-conference/.

For more information about the CLG program, visit: https://www.in.gov/dnr/historic-preservation/financial-assistance/certified-local-governments

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