Connersville in Fayette County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Elmhurst"
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
1. Elmhurst Marker
Erected 1831 by Oliver H. Smith. Later home of Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of Interior under Lincoln and Grand Master of Indiana Masons. Restored 1941 as home for local Masonic bodies.
Erected 1967 by Warren Lodge and York Rite.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 39° 37.892′ N, 85° 8.649′ W. Marker is in Connersville, Indiana, in Fayette County. Marker is on South Grand Avenue (State Road 121) south of South Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located at the gate entry to the Warren Masonic Lodge, which is just South of the Whitewater Valley Railroad building - at the extreme southern side of Connersville, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Connersville IN 47331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Whitewater Canal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canal House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Whitewater Valley Arts Association Inc. (approx. 0.7 miles away); John Conner (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fayette County Honor Rolls
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Also see . . .
1. Elmhurst Mansion, Connersville, Indiana. "History In Your Own Backyard" entry (Submitted on December 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Caleb B. Smith. Mr. Lincoln's White House website entry (Submitted on July 23, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
2. Obverse Side - - Elmhurst Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
3. Wide View - - Elmhurst Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
4. Elmhurst (the Home) -and- Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
5. " Elmhurst " - - (Warren Masonic Lodge #15 F. & A. M.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,519 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
