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Information on houses, mansions, farms and other dwellings located in the United States that were once a private residence and have been converted into a museum because of the historic significance of its architecture, location, resident(s) and/or event(s) that took place there located in Indiana.

Resources in This Category

• Barker Mansion

  http://www.barkermansion.com/
  The former residence, built in 1857, of local millionaire-industrialist, John H. Barker, who built the Haskell and Barker Railroad Car Company, which later became Pullman-Standard. Located in Michigan City.

• Culbertson Mansion

  http://www.indianamuseum.org/culbertson-mansion-state-historic-site
  Home built in 1867 with a description and directions. Located in New Albany.

• Dr. James Ford Historic Home

  https://www.drfordhome.org/
  A restored 1870s home and practice at Wabash with information on the history, current views, location, events, and newsletter.

• Gaar Mansion and Farm Museum

  http://www.waynet.org/nonprofit/gaar_mansion.htm
  A restored Victorian style mansion built in 1876 with many original furnishings and features. Features photos. Located in Richmond.

• Gene Stratton-Porter

  http://www.indianamuseum.org/gsp
  History on the house provided by Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Located in Rome City.

• Grouseland

  http://www.grouselandfoundation.org/
  History of William Henry Harrison's home as the first governor of the Indiana Territory. Pictures, tour information and event schedules. Located in Vincennes.

• Hillforest

  http://www.hillforest.org/
  Home of industrialist and financier Thomas Gaff and his family between 1855 and 1891 and designated a National Historic Landmark. Includes history, events, information about tours, membership and directions. Located in Aurora.

• Huddleston Farmhouse

  https://www.indianalandmarks.org/our-historic-sites/huddleston-farmhouse/
  Completed in 1841, John and Susannah Huddleston’s 78-acre farm includes a three-story house, barn, smokehouse and springhouse, including directions. Located in Cambridge City.

• Lanier Mansion

  http://www.indianamuseum.org/lanier-mansion-and-state-historic-site
  The former home of pioneering businessman James Franklin Doughty Lanier with description and directions. Located in Madison.

• Levi Coffin Home

  http://www.indianamuseum.org/levi-coffin-state-historic-site
  A stop on the Underground Railroad with a description, schedule, and historic significance. Located in Fountain City.

• Morris-Butler House

  https://www.indianalandmarks.org/our-historic-sites/indiana-landmarks-center-campus/rent-a-venue/morris-butler-house/
  An 1865 Victorian landmark in Indianapolis with information on events.

• President Benjamin Harrison Home

  http://www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org/
  Houses some 3,700 artifacts and 2,440 books. Features ten of the rooms with period furnishings and Harrison items, a library and gift shop. Includes hours, fees, directions, virtual tour, membership and volunteer information. Located in Indianapolis.

• Reitz Home Museum

  http://www.reitzhome.com/
  Restored Victorian home built in 1871 for John Augustus Reitz, with information on tours, family ties, and events located at Evansville.

• Ruthmere

  http://www.ruthmere.org/
  Ruthmere is an outstanding 1910 house museum in Elkhart, designed with Beaux Arts architecture and Prairie School Accents, furnished in the French style. Former home of A.R. Beardsley, President of Miles Medical Company.

• T.C. Steele State Historic Site

  http://www.indianamuseum.org/t-c-steele-state-historic-site
  Home of the noted Hoosier painter, T.C. Steele and his wife, Selma. Includes visitor information, historic significance, activities, and directions. Located in Nashville.

• Wylie House Museum

  http://www.indiana.edu/~libwylie/
  Built in 1835 and the home of Indiana University's first president, Andrew Wylie, and his family, the museum recreates the Wylie home of the 1840s. Located in Bloomington.

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