Starr Historic District

The Starr Historic District, listed on the National Register, was developed from farmland bought by Charles and Elizabeth Starr from Jeremiah Cox, a Richmond founder. The land was subdivided into lots in the early 1850s and sold for residential construction. The homes located in the Starr Historic District reflect the early, middle, and late Victorian periods of architectural styles, as well as additions of early 20th century homes. This neighborhood was the home of many of Richmond’s business and industrial leaders and is an excellent example of the life and times of that era. The district is cited as having national significance because of its number of historic homes and the people who lived here including Orville and Wilber Wright who spent three years living in Richmond including two homes in the Starr Historic District. The Starr Historic District is a 24-block area that runs from North A to North E streets and from the alley between North Ninth and 10th streets to North 16th. Walking Tours: Brochure available at Old National Road Welcome Center. Take a virtual walking tour of the Starr District by clicking the link below Richmond has six historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Old Richmond, Starr Historic District, Pennsylvania Depot, East Main Street, Reeveston, and Historic Downtown. Richmond, Indiana is recognized as having a significant collection of historic architecture.