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Vincennes Historic District
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, the Vincennes Historic District preserves a collection of significant early architecture.
Within the district are historic structures such as Grouseland, the home of William Henry Harrison, Indiana's first Territorial Governor and 9th President of the United States and the 1826 St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in the state. The district encompasses a wide array of architecture styles including Federal, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Prairie Style, Bungalow and Art Deco.
Click here for a map of the Vincennes Historic District:
Historic District Map
Read about the benefits of Historic Districts and Ordinances:
Savings Landmarks with Ordinances
Benefits of Local Historic Districts
Local Historic Districts Article from the Indiana Preservationist
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Grants, Loans & Tax Credits
The city, state and federal government provide incentives for qualified restoration of historic properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Contact the entities below to learn about eligibility guidelines.
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Historic Rehabilitation Investment Federal & State Tax Credits
For information on state and federal tax credits for historic rehabilitation, consult the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology
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Rehabilitation Property Tax Deductions in Indiana
Contact the Knox County Auditor's office at 812-895-4893 for details on qualifications and to request the state tax form.
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Revolving Loans and Revitalization Funds in Vincennes
Contact the City of Vincennes at 812-882-7285 for information.
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Indiana Landmarks Grants & Loans for Preservation Organizations
Indiana Landmarks provides grants and loans to assist local preservation organizations with research, education and restoration of historic landmarks.
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Architectural Salvage
Started in 1990, V/KPF saves historic materials from properties selected for demolition or otherwise dramatically altered. Materials are available for reuse in properties in the Vincennes Historic District. Contact Rene' Vermillion for information.
Salvage Inventory & Information
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Publications
- Indiana Preservationist magazine: Stories about Indiana landmarks, interesting places to visit, preservation news, tour and events, and more. Published by Indiana Landmarks.
Indiana Preservationist magazine
- Learn how property values rise with local historic district designation:
Preservation & Property Values
- Learn about architectural styles:
On Your Street
An educational booklet on the benefits, privileges and responsibilities of living in the district is available for residents and owners of property in the historic district. The publication includes a summary of the Historic Review Board guidelines and the benefits (tax and otherwise) of owning property within the district. Contact V/KPF to obtain a copy.
- Download and share our V/KPF Informational Flyer & Membership Application:
V/KPF Flyer
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Architectural Tours
- Established in 1987 to educate residents and visitors of the unique architecture and valuable heritage in Vincennes, the Vincennes Historic Tour features a variety architectural styles of historic district residences. Contact the Vincennes/Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau: CVB Website
- Virtual Walking Tour
Experience the history and architecture of Vincennes on an audio tour. Visit the Knox County Public Library website to download: Virtual Walking Tour
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Historical & Architectural Research
V/KPF maintains a research collection with information on architectural styles, appropriate restoration techniques and an inventory of historic properties in Knox County. Contact V/KPF for assistance.
- Learn about researching historic homes:
Historic House Research Handbook
- The McGrady Brockman House
The Knox County Public Library operates a regional history/genealogy center at 614 N. 7th St. A variety of materials, including county records, Sanborn fire maps, deeds, newspapers and books, are available to help research your historic property: McGrady Brockman
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Barn Again!
The Rural Preservation Council also sponsors Barn Again workshops, which present practical solutions for maintaining and adapting old barns for today’s needs. The workshops cover the history and structural technology of barns as well as financial incentives for restoration. Most importantly, barn rehabilitation experts share their experiences and offer assistance with sources for know-how, labor, and materials.
For more information on the work of the Rural Preservation Council, contact Tommy Kleckner in the Indiana Landmarks Western Regional Office.
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Historic School Buildings Reuse
Vincennes retains many fine examples of school architecture from the early twentieth century. V/KPF is partnering with local organizations to find uses for school structures vacated by the Vincennes Community School Corporation.
Presentation on April 6, 2010 at Adams Coliseum by Mr. Royce Yeater, Midwest Director of the National Trust for Historic Places:
Adaptive Reuse of Historic Schools
Presentation on April 6 at Adams Coliseum by Andrew Myszak, local architect:
History & Architecture of Vincennes Schools
Click to see examples of school reuse:
New Uses for Old Schools
Read about the school preservation from state and national preservation organizations:
The State of Historic Schools
Neighborhood Schools
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