BATESVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BATESVILLE, IN

Immaculate Conception Convent, Main Street and Washington Street, Oldenburg, IN Built between 1889 and 1901, this large Romanesque Revival-style complex was designed by Oscar Bohlen, the son of Diedrich A. Bohlen, to serve as the Immaculate Conception Convent, housing the Sisters of St. Francis.  The building features a red brick exterior, hipped roof with gables featuring gable parapets, arched windows with limestone headers, a tower above the front entrance with a pyramidal hipped roof, arched four-over-four double-hung windows, and ionic pilasters, a front porch with ionic columns, an entrance door with an arched decorative glass transom and decorative glass sidelights, a rough-hewn stone base, gabled dormers, and replacement one-over-one windows.  The convent has had several rear additions, all of which feature red brick exteriors, but vary in style and character.  The building is a contributing structure in the Oldenburg Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Immaculate Conception Convent, Main Street and Washington Street, Oldenburg, IN Credit: w_lemay

The Batesville Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Batesville, Indiana. It was founded in 1973 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history of the Batesville area. The organization is run by a board of directors and staffed by volunteers.

The society manages and operates the Oldenburg-Batesville Railroad Depot Museum, which is a restored 1884 railroad depot that houses exhibits and artifacts related to the history of the local railroad industry. The museum also has a collection of local history and genealogy resources available for researchers.

The Batesville Area Historical Society hosts regular events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, historical tours, and hands-on activities for children. They also publish a quarterly newsletter that highlights local history and upcoming events.

In addition to their museum and educational offerings, the society is also involved in preservation efforts for local historic buildings and landmarks. They have worked to restore and preserve several historic buildings in the area, including the Batesville Presbyterian Church and the Sherman House.

The Batesville Area Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Batesville and the surrounding area. Their efforts to preserve and promote local history ensure that the rich heritage of the area will be enjoyed by future generations.

BATESVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BATESVILLE IN. US MID #8401800584

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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BATESVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
15 W GEORGE ST
BATESVILLE
IN
47006-1318

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MID # 8401800584
Name BATESVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name BATESVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 352080393
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.280597, -85.217058
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 137
US Census Tract: 968500
US Census Block: 2025