McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse

McCormick's Creek SP, W of jct. of IN 43 and IN 46, Spencer, Indiana. County/parish: Owen.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places March 18, 1993. NRIS 93000175.

1 contributing building. 2 contributing structures.

From Wikipedia:

McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse

McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse is a historic gatehouse situated in McCormick's Creek State Park, located in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana. Constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it is a one-story, T-shaped building made of limestone in the Rustic style with a gable roof. The building features a large limestone fireplace chimney and an open entrance porch. Adjacent to the gatehouse, there are two sections of a stone and timber fence that contribute to its overall historic character..: 5 

In recognition of its significance, the gatehouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/132001952

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