North Vernon Named 2025 PreservINg Main Street Community

As the recipient, North Vernon will receive substantial funding to revitalize historic buildings.

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INDIANAPOLIS - The office of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced North Vernon the 2025 PerservINg Main Street community. 

As the recipient, the PreservINg Main Street grant will provide the community with up to $2 million to revitalize historic buildings in the downtown district. Additionally, through the program, North Vernon will create enhanced design guidelines in conjunction with Indiana Landmarks to tell North Vernon’s story with the help of Indiana Humanities.

"Indiana's historic Main Streets consist of more than just buildings," Lieutenant Governor Beckwith said. "They are a symbol of community pride. Congratulations to North Vernon for creating opportunity, growth and prosperity."

PreservINg Main Street is a joint effort between OCRA, Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks. The multifaceted community development program is designed to build a sustainable historic preservation community ethic, increase local capacity for Main Street programs and serve as a comprehensive downtown revitalization model.

“Congratulations to North Vernon on this great achievement,” OCRA Executive Director Fred Glynn said. “The community’s pride and enthusiasm for the PreservINg Main Street grant opportunity was evident during the site visit. Our team at OCRA looks forward to working with North Vernon and seeing how this program transforms the downtown corridor.

To learn more about the PreservINg Main Street program, visit in.gov/ocra/preserving-main-street.