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Historic Farms Sought For Rural Preservation Award

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 9:00 AM

By Indiana Landmarks, news release

The award winner receives an attractive outdoor marker and feature coverage in Indiana Preservation magazine.

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(undated) - Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Farm Bureau welcome nominations for the 2021 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation. The award recognizes the preservation and continued use of historic farm buildings in Indiana. Since it was established in 1992, owners of 30 historic farms all over the state have been honored with the award.

Anyone, including farm owners, can submit a nomination for the Arnold Award. The nomination is simple and asks for:

  • a brief history of the farm and description of its significant historic structures and features, such as the farmhouse, barns, agricultural outbuildings, and landscape elements.
  • a description of how the farm’s historic agricultural structures are used in day-to-day farming operations, and how they have been preserved or adapted.
  • high-res digital photographs of the farm and its preserved historic features. Historic images are also welcome.    

The award winner receives an attractive outdoor marker and feature coverage in Indiana Preservation magazine.

Indiana Landmarks named the award in memory of John Arnold (1955-1991), a Rush County farmer who successfully combined progressive architectural practices with a deep respect for the natural and historic features of the rural landscape. The John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation honors those who share a similar commitment to preserving the landmarks and landscape of rural Indiana.

Submit nominations for the Arnold Award for Rural Preservation online at www.indianalandmarks.org/john-arnold-award-rural-preservation, or contact Tommy Kleckner at Indiana Landmarks, 812-232-4534, tkleckner@indianalandmarks.org. Deadline for nominations is June 5, 2021.

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