French Lick in Orange County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
French Lick - Historic Hotels of America
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
1. French Lick - Historic Hotels of America Marker
Marker located on the right - outside the front door on front porch. (Click on ANY of these photos to see the details.)
Historic Hotels of America Nation Trust for Historic Preservation
Second Plaque
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected by National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 38° 33.121′ N, 86° 37.185′ W. Marker is in French Lick, Indiana, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from West State Road 56 (State Road 56) near State Road 145. The plaques are located adjacent to the Front Entrance doors to French Lick Resort. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick IN 47432, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joe Louis Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. Ignatius Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sprudel: Spring No. 7 (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Springs (approx. one mile away); Seal Fountain (approx. one mile away); U.S. Army Hospital (approx. one mile away); Apollo: Spring No. 3 (approx. one mile away); Sunken Garden (approx. one mile away).
Also see . . . History of French Lick Springs Hotel. Hotel website entry:
an informative story of the hotel's past. (Submitted on August 4, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
this page online
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
2. National Register of Historic Places - Marker
This Marker is located on the left - outside the front door on front porch.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
3. French Lick - Exterior Grande Stair Case.
(Click photo to see details.) Marker can be seen at the top of the stairs located to right of front door by furn on front porch.
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 16, 2008
4. Lobby Abounds With Art.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 17, 2008
5. Front Entry Exterior "Grande" Stair Case - Right Side View
via French Lick Springs Hotel, 2007
6. French Lick Resort, 2007
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7. Lobby Area - French Lick
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8. Lobby Fire Place
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9. Lobby Detail Decor.
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10. Upper Area of Lobby
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11. Lobby Furnishings
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12. A Hall Way to Private Rooms
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13. Access - Tunnel Between - BUILDINGS...
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14. One of Many "Rest Nooks"
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15. Fountain and Illuminated Pond Behind the Hotel
To enjoy this photo "Click on the photo to see the details."
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
16. Another View of the Pond.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
17. Time for a "Pluto Bath."
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
18. Interior of the "Pluto Bath."
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19. Hotel - - Back Porch and "Grande" Stair Well.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
20. A Touch of GOLD.........
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21. They Even Have Rockers Too....! ! ! !
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22. Memorial Plaque in Front of the Hotel
Is in memory of William A. Roth for 37 years of Dedicated Service at the French Lick Springs Resort. A Stone and a tree placed on this site by Family and Friends in June 1990.
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 17, 2008
23. Ploto Water - - Key to the Beginnings of "French Lick Resort."
Still a draw today. BUT, the well appointed Resort is well ENJOYED - - - along with the well known "French Lick Casino" !
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,473 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on August 5, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5. submitted on August 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 6. submitted on October 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22. submitted on August 4, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 23. submitted on August 5, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
