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Benton County

17 listed places in 6 towns, none of them a National Historic Landmark.

Every listing

Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District▾2013
Address
Roughly bounded by 7th & 9th Aves., 11th & 13th Sts., Belle Plaine
Listed
Oct 16, 2013
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture, Transportation
Significance
Local
Reference
13000828
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District
Benton County Courthouse▾1976
Address
E. 4th St., Vinton
Listed
Oct 8, 1976
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
76000733
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Benton County Courthouse
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Passenger Station–Vinton▾1990
Address
612 Second Ave., Vinton
Listed
Dec 6, 1990
Listed for
Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Rock Island Depot; Vinton Depot
Reference
90001852
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Passenger Station–Vinton
Central Vinton Residential Historic District▾2012
Address
Roughly bounded by 2nd & D Aves., W. 13th & W. 6th Sts., Vinton
Listed
Nov 21, 2012
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
12000948
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Central Vinton Residential Historic District
Herring Hotel▾2008
Address
718 13th St., Belle Plaine
Listed
Dec 31, 2008
Listed for
Commerce, Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Herring Cottage; The Herring; Hotel Herring; THe Graham House Hotel
Reference
08001250
Style
American Craftsman
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Herring Hotel
Iowa Canning Company Seed House Building▾2012
Address
201 1st Ave., Vinton
Listed
Mar 12, 2012
Listed for
Architecture, Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Minnesota Valley Canning Co. Building; Green Giant Co. Building
Reference
12000094
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Iowa Canning Company Seed House Building
James Greer McQuilkin Round Barn▾1986
Address
CR D56, Eagle Center vicinity
Listed
Jun 30, 1986
Listed for
Agriculture, Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
86001414
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Preston’s Station Historic District▾·
Address
402 4th Ave., Belle Plaine
Listed for
Commerce, Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Also known as
G.W. Preston's Filling Station; George Preston's Service Station; Preston's Corner
Reference
100005572
Contributing
5 buildings, 3 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Preston’s Station Historic District
Ray, Frank G., House & Carriage House▾1982
Address
912 1st Ave., Vinton
Listed
Dec 10, 1982
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Ray Towers
Reference
82000403
Built
1890
Style
Queen Anne style
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ray, Frank G., House & Carriage House
Round Barn, Bruce Township Section 3▾1986
Address
Off US 218, Eagle Center vicinity
Listed
Jun 30, 1986
Listed for
Agriculture, Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
86001415
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Round Barn, Bruce Township Section 6▾·
Address
W of US 218, La Porte vicinity
Reference
86001416
Built
1914
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sankot Motor Company▾1995
Address
807 13th St., Belle Plaine
Listed
Jul 28, 1995
Listed for
Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Sankot Garage
Reference
95000558
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sankot Motor Company
Shellsburg Bridge▾1998
Address
Pearl St. over Bear Cr., Shellsburg
Listed
Jun 25, 1998
Listed for
Engineering
Significance
State
Reference
98000770
Built
1915
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Upper Stone Schoolhouse▾1983
Address
E of Vinton, Vinton vicinity
Listed
Jul 7, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Scott House
Reference
83000340
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Vinton Public Library▾1983
Address
510 2nd Ave., Vinton
Listed
May 23, 1983
Listed for
Education, Architecture, Social history
Significance
State
Reference
83000341
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Vinton Public Library
Youngville Cafe▾2007
Address
2409 73rd St., Watkins vicinity
Listed
Feb 1, 2007
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce, Transportation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Youngville Station
Reference
06001321
Style
Tudor Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Youngville Cafe
Frank E. Zalesky and Katie (Cherveny) House▾2012
Address
802 9th Ave., Belle Plaine
Listed
Apr 10, 2012
Listed for
Architecture, European heritage
Significance
Local
Reference
12000191
Style
Second Empire style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Zalesky, Frank E. and Katie (Cherveny), House

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