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National Register of Historic Places

Hendricks County Poor Asylum

Also known as Hendricks County Home; Cypress Manor

On the National Register since 20188 years
Listed 2018Danville
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Hendricks County Poor Asylum

Hendricks County Poor Asylum, at 865 E Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 3, 2018. The Register lists it for its social history and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of County Homes of Indiana MPS. The listing covers 3 acres.

What it isHistoric building in Danville, Indiana, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

865 E Main St., Danville · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Hendricks County Poor AsylumStart here
  2. 2Twin BridgesWrought-Iron Baltimore Through Truss · 0.4 mi on
Around it

6 more Register listings within a mile

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

BLeander Campbell HouseQueen Anne0.5 miBDr. Jeremiah and Ann Jane DePew HouseGreek Revival0.8 miBOra Adams HouseQueen Anne0.8 miBWilson-Courtney HouseGreek Revival0.9 miBHendricks County Jail and Sheriff's ResidenceFrench Second Empire1 miDDanville Courthouse Square Historic DistrictDistrict1 mi

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Questions about Hendricks County Poor Asylum

Is Hendricks County Poor Asylum on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 3, 2018 (Register number 100003181).

Is Hendricks County Poor Asylum a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 14.8 miles away.

Can you visit Hendricks County Poor Asylum?

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.