Rush County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Rush County Courthouse
Rush County Courthouse, at Courthouse Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 10, 1975. It was among the first 2 of Rushville’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its art and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Richardsonian Romanesque, as it does for 28 other Indiana listings. The listing covers 1 acre. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCourthouse 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 · 122 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Courthouse Sq., Rushville · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Rush County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Rush County Courthouse
Is Rush County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 10, 1975 (Register number 75000048).
Is Rush County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Rush County Courthouse?
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 Rush County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 122 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 132004674 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.