NORTH VERNON, Ind. – The Office of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced North Vernon as the 2025 PreservINg Main Street community. The PreservINg Main Street grant will provide the community with up to $2 million to revitalize historic buildings in the downtown district.
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.
A Historic Preservation Commission will be formed by the community as a result of the grant program. 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.
Through this grant, North Vernon Main Street and the City of North Vernon will continue the momentum of downtown redevelopment already taking place and gain the energy needed to bring residents and visitors to the Main Street district.
“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.”
All PreservINg Main Street projects must be completed by December 2027.
