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Hillforest (Forest Hill)

Hillforest (Forest Hill) is a historic place in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000005.

Aurora, Dearborn County, IndianaListed August 5, 1971NRIS #71000005★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Hillforest (Forest Hill)?

The Hillforest Mansion, also known as the Thomas Gaff House, is located at 213 Fifth Street, in Aurora, Indiana. Built in 1855 on a bluff above the Ohio River, it is one of the finest surviving examples of an Italian Renaissance estate house, and a rare well-preserved example of the work of architect Isaiah Rogers. The mansion, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992, is owned and operated by Hillforest Historical Foundation. It is located in the Downtown Aurora Historic District.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Hillforest (Forest Hill)
City
Aurora
County
Dearborn County
State
Indiana
Listed on the National Register
August 5, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000005
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.05394, -84.90162
When was Hillforest (Forest Hill) listed on the National Register?

Hillforest (Forest Hill) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1971.

Where is Hillforest (Forest Hill) located?

Hillforest (Forest Hill) is located in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana at approximately 39.05394, -84.90162. See the map above.

Is Hillforest (Forest Hill) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Hillforest (Forest Hill) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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