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Thomas Downs House
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National Register of Historic Places

Thomas Downs House

Listed as “Downs, Thomas, House”

On the National Register since 198442 years
Indiana FederalListed 1984Charlestown

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Thomas Downs House

Thomas Downs House, at 1045 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 6, 1984. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level.

What it isBuilding in Indiana, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 16 MB · National Archives↗
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1045 Main St., Charlestown · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Thomas Downs House

Is Thomas Downs House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 6, 1984 (Register number 84000490).

Is Thomas Downs House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Locust Grove, 10.8 miles away.

Can you visit Thomas Downs House?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Thomas Downs House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 16 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132002692 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.