Converse Commercial Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Converse Commercial Historic District, at 4 blks. along Jefferson between Marion & 1st Sts. & 1 blk. of E. Railroad St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 27, 2016. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 24 historic buildings. The listing covers 8 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
4 blks. along Jefferson between Marion & 1st Sts. & 1 blk. of E. Railroad St., Converse · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Converse-Jackson Township Public LibraryClassical Revival · Built 1918 · 0.1 mi on - 3
Converse DepotBungalow/Craftsman · 0.3 mi on
Memories of Converse Commercial Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Converse Commercial Historic District
Is Converse Commercial Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 27, 2016 (Register number 16000907).
Is Converse Commercial Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Webster, George, Jr. and Marie Daugherty, House, 11.4 miles away.
Can you visit Converse Commercial Historic District?
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.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.