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Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study

Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study is a historic place in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76000013.

Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, IndianaListed May 11, 1976NRIS #76000013★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study?

The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, formerly known as the Ben-Hur Museum, is located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976, and in 2008 was awarded a National Medal from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. It is located in the Elston Grove Historic District. The museum is associated with the life of Lew Wallace and his 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. The study, designed by Wallace, and accompanying carriage house are the only structures pertaining to Lew Wallace that have retained historical integrity. Both of these buildings now make up the museum and exhibit many of the artifacts that Wallace used during his lifetime, as well as many objects pertaining to his literary legacy. Guided tours of the study are available for a small admission fee; the Carriage House Interpretive Center and grounds are open to the public free of charge.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study
City
Crawfordsville
County
Montgomery County
State
Indiana
Listed on the National Register
May 11, 1976
NRIS reference number
76000013
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.04087, -86.89446
When was Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study listed on the National Register?

Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976.

Where is Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study located?

Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study is located in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana at approximately 40.04087, -86.89446. See the map above.

Is Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Wallace, Gen. Lew, Study is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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