Kirby Historic District, Muncie

Name: Kirby Historic District
Address: Muncie, United States

#44 among attractions in Muncie

Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture

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Kirby Historic District is a national historic district located at Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. It encompasses 25 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Muncie. The district developed between about 1839 and 1930, and includes notable examples of Greek Revival and Colonial Revival style architecture. Notable buildings include the Thomas Kirby House, William F. Spencer House, John Fitzgibbons House, Theopharia A. Hough House, Pearl Hopkins House, and Edward R. Templar House. ()

Coordinates: 40°11'34"N, 85°22'12"W

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East CentralMuncie United States

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Kirby Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minnetrista, West Washington Street Bridge, First Baptist Church, Appeal to the Great Spirit statue.

1.3 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Minnetrista, Muncie
34 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
Bridge
West Washington Street Bridge, Muncie
30 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.
0.7 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
First Baptist Church, Muncie
19 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.
1.2 miNW
Monuments and statues
Appeal to the Great Spirit statue, Muncie
31 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.
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Moore–Youse–Maxon House, Muncie
21 min walk • 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.
0.6 miW
Gothic Revival architecture
Masonic Temple, Muncie
16 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.
0.7 miW
Library
Carnegie Library, Muncie
19 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.
1 miW
Romanesque architecture
Judson Building, Muncie
26 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.
0.7 miW
Romanesque architecture
J.C. Johnson House, Muncie
19 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.
0.8 miW
Tudor Revival architecture
F.D. Rose Building, Muncie
22 min walk • F.D. Rose Building, also known as Rose Court, is a historic commercial building located at Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1926, and is a two-story, rectangular, Rural Medieval style brick building.
0.5 miW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Emily Kimbrough Historic District, Muncie
12 min walk • The Emily Kimbrough Historic District is a historical neighborhood in downtown Muncie, Indiana, USA. Established as a Muncie local historical district in 1976, it was eventually added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1980.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kirby Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Emily Kimbrough Historic District, Muncie (12 min walk), Masonic Temple, Muncie (16 min walk), Goldsmith C. Gilbert Historic District, Muncie (18 min walk), J.C. Johnson House, Muncie (19 min walk).

How to get to Kirby Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kirby Historic District:

Bus

MITS Station - Downtown • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (24 min walk)
MITS Terminal (24 min walk)