Historic Houses in Indiana

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View portals for the historic houses and museums in Indiana. Get location details, hours and admissions, and background information.

  • Barker Mansion and Civic Center  - Home of millionaire-industrialist, John H. Barker was built in 1857 and features turn of the century opulence.
  • Dr. James Ford Historic Home  - Fully restored 19th century home and surgery center, includes a Victorian-era flower garden. The Ford family lived in the home during and after the Civil War.
  • Francis Costigan House  - Two story brick house is Greek Revival in style, and was built in 1850 by carpenter and builder Francis Costigan.
  • Gaar Mansion and Farm Museum  - Victorian style mansion was home to Abram and Agnes Gaar in 1876, and features extremely modern items for the day such as indoor plumbing, gas electricity, and central heating.
  • Grouseland  - Elegant Georgian home built in 1803 was residence to the Governor William Henry Harrison, who went on to become President in 1840.
  • Hillforest  - Italian Renaissance mansion was home to industrialist and financier Thomas Gaff and his family in 1855.
  • Judge Jeremiah Sullivan House  - Federal style architecture was built for the Jeremiah Sullivan family in 1818. Includes a recreated period bake oven in the back yard.
  • Moses Fowler House  - Gothic Revival home built by merchant and cattlemen Moses Fowler in 1852, using native white oak and black walnut woodwork.
  • Posey House Museum  - Federal Architectural style home built in Corydon in 1817 for Colonel Thomas L. Posey. Find tour and visiting information.
  • Reitz Home Museum  - Lumber magnate John Augustus Reitz 1871 mansion is an example of French Second Empire architecture, and is decorated in Victorian styles throughout.
  • Ruthmere Beaux Arts House Museum  - The house/museum offers a fine example of art, history, and architecture. Built in 1908 for Albert R. and Elizabeth Baldwin Beardsley.
  • Scribner House  - 103 year home to the Joel Scribner family. The NSDAR bought the home in 1917 and continues to preserve and offer the show piece to the public.
  • Wylie House Museum  - Read about the Wylie house, the Wylie family, heirloom garden projects, and blog.
 
 
 
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