Arch in the Town of Marshall
Arch in the Town of Marshall | |
Location | Marshall, Indiana |
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Coordinates | 39°50′51.37″N 87°11′15.38″W / 39.8476028°N 87.1876056°WCoordinates: 39°50′51.37″N 87°11′15.38″W / 39.8476028°N 87.1876056°W |
Built | 1921 |
Architect | Beeson, Carroll |
NRHP reference No. | 85003127[1] |
Added to NRHP | December 26, 1985 |
The Arch in the Town of Marshall, also known as Marshall Arch, is an arch spanning State Road 236 in downtown Marshall, Indiana, United States. The wooden arch has a span of 51 feet (16 m); it is supported by concrete piers and has a clearance of 17 feet 7 inches (5.36 m) at its highest point. Lettering on each side of the arch spells the town's name. The first work by Indiana architect , the arch was constructed in 1921. The town's business leaders commissioned the arch as a landmark for the town which was intended to improve the appearance of its business district. The arch was formally dedicated on September 30, 1921; the dedication honored the town's World War I veterans, although the arch was not intended to be a memorial. The structure remains in good condition and has become a popular attraction for visitors to the area.[2]
In addition, The arch was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 26, 1985.[1]
See also[]
- Lusk Home and Mill Site, within Turkey Run State Park
- Richard Lieber Log Cabin, within Turkey Run State Park
- Beeson Covered Bridge
- Parke County Covered Bridges
- List of Registered Historic Places in Indiana
- Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
References[]
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- ^ Swaim, Robert O. (August 10, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Arch in the Town of Marshall" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana
- Buildings and structures completed in 1921
- Buildings and structures in Parke County, Indiana
- National Register of Historic Places in Parke County, Indiana
- Central Indiana Registered Historic Place stubs