Moore–Youse–Maxon House, Muncie

Name: Moore–Youse–Maxon House
Address: Muncie, United States

#17 among attractions in Muncie

Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture

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The Moore–Youse–Maxon House, also known as the Moore–Youse Home Museum, is a historic home located at Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. It was built about 1860, and is a two-story, three bay, vernacular Greek Revival style frame dwelling. It features a rebuilt front porch with sawnwork and brackets. It has a two-story rear addition. The house remained in the same family from 1864 to 1982. The building is operated by the Delaware County Historical Society as a historic house museum. ()

Built: 1860 (164 years ago)Coordinates: 40°11'41"N, 85°23'7"W

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Old West EndMuncie United States

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Moore–Youse–Maxon House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minnetrista, Emens Auditorium, West Washington Street Bridge, Beech Grove Cemetery.

0.7 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Minnetrista, Muncie
19 min walk • Minnetrista, is the home of the Ball Jar and a Gathering Place located in Muncie, Indiana with exhibits and programs that focus on nature, local history, gardens, and art.
1.2 miW
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Emens Auditorium, Muncie
32 min walk • The John R. Emens College-Community Auditorium, or Emens Auditorium as it is known on campus, is an auditorium on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, United States.
~1840 ftW
Bridge
West Washington Street Bridge, Muncie
9 min walk • The West Washington Street Bridge is a historic concrete arch bridge in Muncie, Indiana, United States. It spans the White River, connecting Washington Street and Meeks Avenue.
1.1 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Cemetery
Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie
30 min walk • Beech Grove Cemetery is a large historical cemetery and national historic district located at Muncie, Indiana. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
~1180 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
First Baptist Church, Muncie
6 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at 309 E. Adams Street in Muncie, Indiana. The Late Gothic Revival building was designed by Samuel Hannaford & Sons and constructed in 1928-1929 by Morrow & Morrow.
0.7 miN
Monuments and statues
Appeal to the Great Spirit statue, Muncie
18 min walk • Appeal to the Great Spirit is a 1908 equestrian statue by Cyrus Dallin, located in front of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It portrays a Native American on horseback facing skyward, his arms spread wide in a spiritual request to the Great Spirit.
1.3 miNW
Library
Bracken Library, Muncie
33 min walk • The Alexander M. Bracken Library is the main library on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
~1200 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture
Masonic Temple, Muncie
6 min walk • The Masonic Temple is a historic Masonic Lodge located in Muncie, Indiana. The building is now only used by the Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
~850 ftSE
Library
Carnegie Library, Muncie
5 min walk • The Carnegie Library is a historic Carnegie library located at Muncie, Indiana, United States. The building houses the Local History & Genealogy collection and an open computer lab. The facility also provides wireless access and a meeting room for local groups to reserve.
~1040 ftW
Romanesque architecture
Judson Building, Muncie
6 min walk • Judson Building is a historic apartment building located at Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. It was built about 1900, and is a two-story, five bay by nine bay, Romanesque Revival style red brick building. It has a flat roof, segmental arch openings, and projecting angular bays.
~490 ftE
Romanesque architecture
J.C. Johnson House, Muncie
3 min walk • J. C. Johnson House is a historic home located at Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. It was designed by the noted Fort Wayne architectural firm Grindle & Weatherhogg and built in 1897.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Moore–Youse–Maxon House?

Nearby attractions include J.C. Johnson House, Muncie (3 min walk), Goldsmith C. Gilbert Historic District, Muncie (4 min walk), Carnegie Library, Muncie (5 min walk), Judson Building, Muncie (6 min walk).

How to get to Moore–Youse–Maxon House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Moore–Youse–Maxon House:

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MITS Terminal (4 min walk)
MITS Station - Downtown • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (4 min walk)