Tour Overview
Get a taste of popular, historic architectural trends in West Wabash.
The approximate length of this walking tour is two miles.
All of the buildings included in this walking tour, with the exception of the First United Methodist Church, were included as a district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Styles of architecture have changed throughout time depending upon the popular trends and fashions among architects and clients. In the West Wabash Historic District, the buildings that are included fall roughly into ten categories of styles ranging from Gothic Revival to Tudor to Craftsman.
This walking tour is managed by the Wabash County Museum and funding was provided by the Indiana Humanities in cooperation with the National Endowment of the Humanities and Indiana Landmarks.
Current photos were taken by local photographer, Greg Coon.
For more information on any of the sites please contact the Museum at info@wabashmuseum.org.
Stops
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Stop 1: First United Methodist Church
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Stop 2: Frank & Abbie Blount House
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Stop 3: Joseph & Kate Busick House
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Stop 4: Talbert-Weesner House
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Stop 5: Sivey-Tyer House
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Stop 6: Harry & Lola Jackson House
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Stop 7: David & Harriet Marks House
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Stop 8: Woman's Clubhouse
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Stop 9: Daugherty-Ford House
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Stop 10: William Yarnelle House
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Stop 11: DePuy-Vaughn House
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Stop 12: Clarkson & Anna Weesner House
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Stop 13: Harmon & Carolyn Wolf House
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Stop 14: Thomas & Mary McNamee House
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Stop 15: Carnegie Public Library
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Stop 16: Dr. James Ford Historic Home
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Stop 17: Presbyterian Church
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Stop 18: Wabash Christian Church
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Stop 19: Lumaree-Adams House
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Stop 20: Gardner-Houser-Nixon House