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Nester House
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National Register of Historic Places

Nester House

Also known as Family Grocerie; Union Hotel; Riverplace

On the National Register since 199036 years
Listed 1990Troy

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

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About Nester House

Nester House, at 300 Water St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 11, 1990. The Register lists it for its commerce, at the local level.

What it isHotel. 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 · 111 MB · National Archives↗
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300 Water St., Troy

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Questions about Nester House

Is Nester House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 11, 1990 (Register number 90001486).

Is Nester House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cannelton Cotton Mills, 6.6 miles away.

Can you visit Nester 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 Nester House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 111 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 132004448 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.