Knightstown Academy, School building and National Historic Landmark in Knightstown, Indiana.
The Second Empire style building features a mansard roof with twin four-story towers topped by a telescope and a globe at Washington Street.
Constructed in 1876 as a Quaker Academy under architect John A. Hasecoster, the building later served as the local public high school for many years.
The educational institution reflected Quaker values and principles, contributing to the academic development of students in Henry County through multiple generations.
The structure north of the National Road currently functions as an apartment building while maintaining its designation on the National Register of Historic Places.
The attached gymnasium gained recognition as the filming location for the Hickory Huskers' home court in the 1985 motion picture Hoosiers.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1876
Architects: John A. Hasecoster
Architectural style: Second Empire style
GPS coordinates: 39.80000,-85.52472
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:18
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