Hendricks County Museum

Address:	Hendricks County Museum P.O. Box 226 Danville, IN 46122
Phone:	(317) 718-6158
Email:	hendrickscountymuseum@gmail.com

The Hendricks County Museum was founded in 1975 by the Hendricks County Historical Society. The purpose of the Museum is to collect, preserve and interpret items relating to the people, places and events that make up the history of Hendricks County.

The Museum is located in the former Sheriff's Residence and Jail at 170 South Washington in Danville. The building was erected in 1866 and served as the county jail until 1974. The two-story brick structure, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the only surviving example of the Second Empire style of architecture in the County. This style was popular after the Civil War and has as defining elements a central tower and mansard roof.

An exterior renovation of the building, which included restoration of the decorative band of rosette on the mansard roof, was completed in 1996.

The Museum's collection includes items relating to domestic life, agriculture, military history, education and other aspects of our county's heritage. Also included are items relating to the history of Central Normal College/Canterbury College, which was located in Danville from 1878 until 1951.

Publications of the Hendricks County Historical Society and other items of interest are available for sale at the Museum.

Spring 2007: The new Friends of the Museum group continues to meet.

**Handicapped parking is available. Portions of the Museum are accessible to the handicapped.**