Elias Abel House, Bloomington

Name: Elias Abel House
Address: Bloomington, United States

#40 among attractions in Bloomington

Greek Revival architecture

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The Elias Abel House is a historic building in western Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Built in the Greek Revival style in 1845, it was once the grand home of one of Bloomington's leading citizens. After many years of use, it fell into disrepair and was endangered by the possibility of destruction, but restoration has led to its designation as a historic site due to its authentic period architecture. ()

Built: 1845 (179 years ago)Coordinates: 39°10'9"N, 86°32'29"W

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Near West SideBloomington United States

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Day trips

Elias Abel House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: WonderLab, Assembly Hall, Memorial Stadium, Fountain Square Mall.

~1810 ftSE
Museum, Science museum
WonderLab, Bloomington
9 min walk • WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology is an interactive science center located in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana. This hands-on museum is designed to provide educational experiences that stimulate curiosity and encourage exploration for visitors of all...
1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Assembly Hall, Bloomington
34 min walk • Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, formerly named and still commonly referred to as Assembly Hall, is a 17,222-seat arena on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
1.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Bloomington
30 min walk • Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. It is primarily used for football, and has been the home of Indiana Hoosiers football since its opening in 1960. It is the tenth largest stadium in the Big Ten Conference, with a capacity of 52,626.
0.4 miSE
39°9'58"N • 86°32'3"W
Fountain Square Mall, Bloomington
12 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miSE
Architecture, Theater, Historical place
Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington
13 min walk • The Buskirk-Chumley Theater, formerly the Indiana Theater, is a historic theater in Bloomington, Indiana. Originally built for vaudeville in 1922, it was also used for silent films and became a movie theater.
0.9 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Kirkwood Observatory, Bloomington
22 min walk • Kirkwood Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Indiana University. It is located in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
0.4 miE
Shopping, Department store
Wicks Building, Bloomington
11 min walk • The Wicks Building is a historic commercial building on Courthouse Square in downtown Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
0.4 miE
Tower
Monroe County Courthouse, Bloomington
11 min walk • Monroe County Courthouse in Bloomington, Indiana is a Beaux Arts building built in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wylie House, Bloomington
20 min walk • Wylie House is a historic structure built in 1835 and located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was home of Andrew Wylie, first president of Indiana University, until his death in 1851.
0.8 miE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Bloomington
22 min walk • The Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology is an archaeology research center and museum located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was dedicated in honor of Indiana's first professional archaeologist Glenn A. Black.
0.8 miE
39°10'12"N • 86°31'34"W
Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Bloomington
21 min walk • Museum, History museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Elias Abel House?

Nearby attractions include Bloomington West Side Historic District, Bloomington (3 min walk), Second Baptist Church, Bloomington (4 min walk), Cochran–Helton–Lindley House, Bloomington (4 min walk), Steele Dunning Historic District, Bloomington (8 min walk).

How to get to Elias Abel House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elias Abel House:

Bus

4th and Washington bus terminal (14 min walk)
Bloomington Transit Center (14 min walk)