Forks of the Wabash, Huntington

Name: Forks of the Wabash
Address: 3011 W Park Dr, Huntington, 46750-8956, United States
Telephone: +1 260-356-1903

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Historic Forks of the Wabash is a historic museum park near Huntington, Indiana, that features site several historic buildings, trails and remnants of the Wabash and Erie Canal. The location was the signing location of the historic Treaty at the Forks of the Wabash in 1838. The park is located along the Wabash River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 as the Chief Richardville House and Miami Treaty Grounds. ()

Built: 1833 (192 years ago)Area: 7.3 acres (0.0114 mi²)Elevation: 709 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°52'37"N, 85°31'58"W

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3011 W Park DrHuntington 46750-8956 United States

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+1 260-356-1903

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Forks of the Wabash – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sunken Gardens, United States Vice Presidential Museum, North Jefferson Street Historic District, St. Peter's First Community Church.

1.4 miE
Scenic walking areas, Garden, Park
Sunken Gardens, Huntington
36 min walk • Sunken Gardens is a historic public park and garden complex located at Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana. It was designed by the Chicago Landscape Co. in 1923, and complete in 1929.
2 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
United States Vice Presidential Museum, Huntington
51 min walk • The Quayle Vice Presidential Learning Center, commonly referred to as the Dan Quayle Museum, is located at 815 Warren Street in Huntington, Indiana, where former Vice President Dan Quayle attended high school.
1.9 miE
Neighbourhood
North Jefferson Street Historic District, Huntington
48 min walk • The North Jefferson Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Huntington, Indiana. It includes works by Elmer Dunlap.
2 miE
Church
St. Peter's First Community Church, Huntington
52 min walk • St. Peter's First Community Church, also known as the German Reformed Church and St. Peter's United Church of Christ, is a historic church located at Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1903, and is a red brick and limestone church building with an eclectic plan and Late Victorian design elements.
1.9 miE
Romanesque architecture
Taylor-Zent House, Huntington
50 min walk • The Taylor-Zent House, also known as Hart Funeral Home, is a historic home located at 715 Jefferson Street in Huntington, Indiana, USA. The house is an excellent example of the Romanesque Revival style of architecture. It was built in 1896-98 for Enos T. Taylor, a self-made businessman and banker.
1.9 miE
Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Huntington
49 min walk • St. Mary's Catholic Church is a large and notable church in the city of Huntington, Indiana, and was completed on October 11, 1896. There are about 1500 parish members that attend St. Mary's Church. The Church stands 130 feet tall from the main tower, while the other tower is 94 feet tall.
2.2 miE
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Old Plat Historic District, Huntington
56 min walk • Old Plat Historic District is a national historic district located at Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana. The district includes 177 contributing buildings and 2 contributing structures in a mixed residential section of Huntington.
1.9 miE
Romanesque architecture
David Alonzo and Elizabeth Purviance House, Huntington
50 min walk • David Alonzo and Elizabeth Purviance House is a historic home located at Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1892, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, Romanesque Revival / Châteauesque style brick and stone dwelling.