Historic National Road - Indiana
Places to Visit

  • Antique Alley

    Antique Alley (IN)

    From Richmond to Knightstown, Antique Alley offers over 900 antique dealers in a 33-mile stretch.

    Location:

    Various locales from Richmond to Knightstown on Indiana SR 40

  • Bona Thompson Center (IN)

    The Bona Thompson Center is the architectural shell of the Butler University Library.

    Location:

    5350 University, Indianapolis.
  • Brazil

    Brazil (IN)

    Brazil is home to the Brick and Coal Museum and the Brazil Commercial District, both of which illustrate the industrial development along the National Road.

    Location:

    On Highway 40, between Terre Haute and Putnamville.
  • Brazil Commercial Historic District

    Brazil Commercial Historic District (IN)

    County courthouses have had a strong influence in Indiana and their architecture demonstrates the National Road's influence as the Main Street of America.

    Location:

    In Brazil which is on Highway 40, between Terre Haute and Putnamville.

  • Brick and Coal Museum (IN)

    Photographs and documentation of the role various ethnic groups, moving to Indiana via the National Road, played in the brick and coal industries of the area.

    Location:

    Sherfey Street and US Hwy. 40, Brazil.
  • Cambridge City

    Cambridge City (IN)

    Founded in 1836 and located in the Historic National Road's Antique Alley, Cambridge City reflects architectural styles of the mid 1800s.

    Location:

    Between Centerville and Knightstown, near the eastern edge of the byway on Highway 40
  • Centerville Historic District

    Centerville Historic District (IN)

    Part of Antique Alley, Centerville is a good example of the National Road pike towns. Today it boasts itself as a center for shopping, dining, and lodging.

    Location:

    A few miles west of Richmond on the National Road (Highway 40)

  • Children's Museum of Indianapolis (IN)

    This is the largest children's museum in the world with over 105,000 artifacts. There are many exhibits and activities available, some of them hands-on.

    Location:

    3000 N Meridian St.
    Indianapolis, IN 46208

  • Children's Science and Technology Museum of Terre Haute (IN)

    Hands-on exhibits make this museum an educational experience for everyone.

    Location:

    523 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute

  • Cumberland (IN)

    This small town just outside of Indianapolis has seen growth and development along one of the major transportation routes of the country.

    Location:

    About 7 miles east of Indianapolis along Highway 40.