National Register of Historic Places

Riley, James Whitcomb, House

Riley, James Whitcomb, House is a historic place in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000799.

Indianapolis, Marion County, IndianaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000799★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Riley, James Whitcomb, House?

The James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, one of two homes known as the James Whitcomb Riley House on the National Register of Historic Places, is a historic building in the Lockerbie Square Historic District of Indianapolis, Indiana. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1962 for its association with poet James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916), known as the "Hoosier poet".

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Listing details

Name
Riley, James Whitcomb, House
City
Indianapolis
County
Marion County
State
Indiana
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000799
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.77148, -86.13270
When was Riley, James Whitcomb, House listed on the National Register?

Riley, James Whitcomb, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Riley, James Whitcomb, House located?

Riley, James Whitcomb, House is located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana at approximately 39.77148, -86.13270. See the map above.

Is Riley, James Whitcomb, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Riley, James Whitcomb, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.