Historic Preservation
Overview
The City of Huntington is rich in history and its collection of historic buildings and architectural styles. The Department, in conjunction with the Huntington Historic Review Board and under the authority of Chapter 153 of the City of Huntington Code of Ordinances, undertakes historic preservation-related activities to preserve and protect historic or architecturally significant buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes and neighborhoods of historic districts within the City of Huntington.
Staff of the Department, including the City's historic preservation consultant, is responsible for the day-to-day administration and enforcement of the City's Historic District Code. This primarily includes processing applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA).
Historic preservation is intended to enhance property values, protect the property rights of all citizens, and support the stabilization and revitalization of distinctive areas of the city. This is done through the establishment of historic and conservation districts; and by protecting structures, sites, and neighborhoods that contribute to Huntington’s unique urban character.
Local Single Sites
Fourteen properties within the City of Huntington have been designated as Local Single Sites. Each site comes with preservation guidelines to ensure historical integrity. The Historic Review Board oversees site designations and approves improvements or changes through a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Site Name | Address |
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426/428 W. Park Drive | 426-428 W. Park Drive |
A.C. &Margaret Beeson House | 1118 Warren St. |
Beaver-King House | 541 Byron St. |
Clarence & Betrix Juillerat House | 868 William St. |
Frank & Catherine Book House | 1070 Warren St. |
Humbert House | 337 E. Market St. |
Kindler House | 954 Poplar St. |
LaMont-Runyan House | 550 W. State St. |
Lewis Block Building | 401-411 N. Jefferson St. |
McLin’s Jefferson Street Covered Bridge Houses | 664/668/670/674 E. Market St. |
Neuer House | 1013 Poplar St. & 230 George St. |
Pastor Building | 20-22 N. Jefferson St. |
Samuel Purviance House | 326 S. Jefferson St. |
UB-IOOF Block | 32-48 E. Franklin St. |
Young House | 551-553 W. Park Drive |
Local Districts
The City of Huntington has one locally designated historic district: Drover Town. It consists of eleven properties located around Henry and South Jefferson Streets. Preservation guidelines apply to all district properties. The Historic Review Board oversees all changes and improvements.
District Name | Address |
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Drover Town | 315 S. Jefferson St. |
Drover Town | 325 S. Jefferson St. |
Drover Town | 326 S. Jefferson St. |
Drover Town | 337 S. Jefferson St. |
Drover Town | 404 S. Jefferson St. |
Drover Town | 445 Henry St. |
Drover Town | 503 Henry St. |
Drover Town | 517/519 Henry St. |
Drover Town | 520 Henry St. |
Drover Town | 532 Henry St. |
Drover Town | 547 Henry St. |
National Register Single Sites
The City of Huntington has eight National Register Single Sites. These properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, maintained by the National Park Service.
Site Name | Address |
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David Alonzo & Elizabeth Purviance House | 809 N. Jefferson St. |
German Reformed Church | 206 Etna Ave. |
Hotel LaFontaine | 208 W. State St. |
Moore/Corelew Block | 400 N. Jefferson St. |
Samuel Purviance House | 326 S. Jefferson St. |
Sunken Gardens | West Park Drive |
Taylor-Zent House | 715 N. Jefferson St. |
Willam Street/Horace Mann School | 521 Williams St. |
National Register Districts
The City of Huntington includes six National Register Districts, recognized for their historic significance by the National Park Service.
Name | Date Listed |
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Huntington Courthouse Square | 9/4/1992 |
Old Plat | 3/15/2000 |
Hawley Heights | 7/30/2003 |
Victory Noll/St. Felix Friary | 8/5/2004 |
Drover Town | 9/20/2006 |
North Jefferson | 3/31/2010 |
Memorial Park | 3/7/2017 |
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Director of Community Development & Redevelopment
Huntington, IN 46750
- Phone: (260) 356-5146
- Fax:
(260) 454-5211 - Staff Directory
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Closed Noon to 1 p.m.*
Monday through Friday