The hidden architectural gems of Indiana

[CyberRabbit]

So usually when people think of architectural masterpieces they’re usually buildings in not in Indiana, why? Because most people think we only have corn and nothing else (even if that’s true) but I’m the one to disprove these stereotypes of the crossroads of America by showing what I do best, beautiful and lovely buildings that’ll you’ll never ever see with your very own two eyes (hey that doesn’t rhyme :D!!).

Soldiers and Sailors Monument​

(Fun fact this image was taken by me :D!!)
Soldiers and Sailors Monument is by far with out a doubt the most famous structure in all of Indiana, constructed around 1888 to 1901 it serves as a memorial to the Hoosier (a nickname for people from Indiana) soldiers that served in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and the Spanish-American War. Recognized as a significant symbol of both the city and state and even declared a National Landmark on February 13, 1973 meaning that this symbol of Indiana will be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

The Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse​

(Also taken by me too :D!!)
The Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse located in Evansville begun construction on 1888 and later finished on 1890 with country officials moving in early 1891 it was the fourth active courthouse for Vanderburgh Counth, Indiana and operated between 1968-1969 when officials moved to a different building. The building is a prime example of Beaux-Arts style, which was gaining popularity in the early 19th century. This building has not yet been recognized as a historic state landmark as of October 2025.

Historic West Union Covered Bridge​

The West Union Bridge, completed in 1876 by Joseph J. Daniel’s is not the only covered bridge in Indiana but it is definitely one of the most famous, being designated a national landmark in 2016 and even appearing on the January 2017 license plate of Indiana.

Bartholomew County Courthouse​

Yes, I know it’s another courthouse, at this point I bet your starting to think there’s more courthouses then corn in Indiana, but this is the last building I’ll talk about today. Built between 1871-1874 (making it the oldest building on the list) designed by Issac Hodgson, it serves as a courthouse for Bartholomew County and has been added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (not a National landmark) on November 15, 1979.
Ok that’s all, I would go on but I’m really running out of time and room (the forum only allows you to post a 1000 characters per post) so now I hope you view Indiana more then a place that has corn and nothing else, anyways hope you have a good day or night, bye!!

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Quick question, would you guys like a part two? If so tell me, I’ll like to show some more buildings!!
Oh yeah here’s a honorable mention too!!

The Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts​

I would’ve included it in the article but I couldn’t find any information on it so that’s why it was excluded, it’s very beautiful tho, located in Carmel too

 

[Stingy Perry Stingy Perry]

The West Union Bridge is kinda familiar if you ask perhaps I’ve seen it multiple times in some old movies.

@CyberRabbit did you know if it weren’t for the American-Spanish War the U.S. wouldn’t have close ties with my country the Philippines?

We know that the U.S. - Spain war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1898.
It indicated that Spain relinquished all their colonies which is some countries in the West Indies and the Philippines in Asia. The U.S. occupied my country which ignited the Philippine-American war from 1898 to 1902. The U.S. relinquished its authority over the country after it helped establish the first Philippines Commonwealth in 1935.

Quite a history lesson huh, kid.

And about your question about the part 2, I would love that.

 

[qw90700]

Dude my university subject was human sciences so not about art but because it's about human sciences we were forced upon art classes and one of them was about buildings. In that context either way Indiana has a very important building that art teachers love to know and teach despite your country has no relation to America and it's nowhere close to it lol — The First Christian Church:

I remember this BS building because it was asked in my final exam due to "Built in 1942, it was the first contemporary building in Columbus and one of the first churches in the United States to be built in a contemporary architectural style" SMH lol. I bet there were tons of important buildings in Indiana but I forgot and instead replaced these knowledge with video game cheat codes!!! lolol

 

[CyberRabbit]

The West Union Bridge is kinda familiar if you ask perhaps I’ve seen it multiple times in some old movies.

@CyberRabbit did you know if it weren’t for the American-Spanish War the U.S. wouldn’t have close ties with my country the Philippines?

We know that the U.S. - Spain war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1898.
It indicated that Spain relinquished all their colonies which is some countries in the West Indies and the Philippines in Asia. The U.S. occupied my country which ignited the Philippine-American war from 1898 to 1902. The U.S. relinquished its authority over the country after it helped establish the first Philippines Commonwealth in 1935.

Quite a history lesson huh, kid.

And about your question about the part 2, I would love that.

I didn’t know that the Philippines even got involved in the American-Spanish War, the more you learn I guess

 

[Stingy Perry Stingy Perry]

I didn’t know that the Philippines even got involved in the American-Spanish War, the more you learn I guess

Another tidbit, during American occupation (1902-1935) our monetary unit was the U.S. $ and after their occupation our currency reverted back to the Philippine Peso.

 

[Clippy]

would you guys like a part two?