FAQs • Anderson, IN • CivicEngage

What is the National Historic Register and how do I list my house on it?: The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Properties listed in the register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Properties are nominated to the National Register by the State Historic Preservation Officer of the state in which the property is located. Find out how to contact information for the State Historic Preservation Officer.State Historic Preservation Officer

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Municipal Development

1. Who do I contact to report weeds, overgrown grass, or trash?: To report overgrown weeds and grass or excessive amounts of trash you can send an email to one of our inspectors who will investigate the offending property.

2. I am interested in Quality of Life or Beautification efforts such as Anderson in Bloom hanging flower basket program. How do I get involved?: To find out how you can help, view our information about the city beautification efforts. City Beautification

3. I want to have an event in the Anderson Town Center in downtown. Who do I need to contact?: For more information on downtown events and activities, please contact Levi Rinker.

For booking, please contact the Parks Department.

4. Is my house located in a Historic District, and what are the guidelines for structures within the Historic District in Anderson?: Anderson has two downtown historic districts known as West Eighth Street Historic District and the West Central Historic District. The guidelines for structures within the Historic District in Anderson can be found in the Historic Preservation Design Standard.

5. What is the National Historic Register and how do I list my house on it?: The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Properties listed in the register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Properties are nominated to the National Register by the State Historic Preservation Officer of the state in which the property is located. Find out how to contact information for the State Historic Preservation Officer. State Historic Preservation Officer

6. Who do I contact to report potentially unsafe structures?: To report potentially unsafe structures you can submit an email with the information about the structure.