Greenville Mausoleum
Why it's listed
Greenville Mausoleum sits on the east edge of Greenville Cemetery, facing west, with its rear entrance toward West Street. Built of smooth limestone over concrete, it follows a basilican plan with pylons at each end and a low gabled tile roof with clerestory windows. The central entrance has a stone porch with gray polished marble columns, an inscribed entablature, and a doorway dated 1912 with a vulture and sun disc relief. Bronze doors with Tiffany-type glass and lotus-motif windows add detail. Inside are 400 concrete crypts with marble seals, family crypts in the pavilions, and a marble floor. A plaque credits Dr. J. P. Collett as promoter and builder, and the building was dedicated in 1913. It was listed as an early example of Second Egyptian Revival design and the only known one in the Greenville area. The nomination notes vandalism to the art glass, a deteriorating roof, and limited maintenance funds.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as a precursor of the twentieth-century Second Egyptian Revival and a rare style example. It is described as the only known example of this style in the Greenville area and as a significant contribution to the town's architecture.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 76001410, listed October 21, 1976. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | West St., Greenville Cemetery, Greenville |
|---|---|
| County | Darke County |
| Listed | October 21, 1976 |
| Reference number | 76001410 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- (specific date: dedicated 1913) |
| Architect / builder | Dr. J. P. Collett (promoter/builder) |
| Architectural style | Second Egyptian Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Structurally sound but with serious vandalism to the art glass windows, two windows bricked in, a deteriorating tile roof, and a depleted maintenance trust fund. Marked as occupied and in good condition. |
| Coordinates | 40.10704, -84.64065 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 76001410.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5604706
- This listing as JSON
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