Madison in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Shrewsbury-Windle House
Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, July 14, 2019
1. Shrewsbury-Windle House Marker
Francis Costigan, architect
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This building possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1994
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 38° 44.088′ N, 85° 22.958′ W. Marker is in Madison, Indiana, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of West 1st Street and Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east on West 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 W 1st St, Madison IN 47250, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schofield House (within shouting distance of this marker); From Pork to Port (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Preservation is Primary (about 700 feet away); Crystal Beach (about 700 feet away); Madison Historic District (about 800 feet away); Flood of 1937 / Crystal Beach Pool (about 800 feet
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Regarding Shrewsbury-Windle House. Excerpt from the National Historical Landmark nomination:
The Shrewsbury House was designed and built by the young architect, Francis Costigan, who had come from Baltimore to Madison because of the vast opportunities in this booming river town along the Ohio River. Construction started in 1846 and was completed three years later, just in time for a rather spectacular housewarming party on April 1, 1849. During the three years, nearly one hundred men were kept busy on the house with Costigan laying out the work each day for the supervisors. For his double task of designing and supervising, Costigan received $1.25 per day, the highest price on the job.
Also see . . . Featured Projects: Shrewsbury-Windle House. Jeffris Family Foundation website entry:
A $375,000 Foundation grant was used toward renovating the historical home. Features a photo gallery of the interior and exterior of the house. (Submitted on December 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, July 14, 2019
2. Shrewsbury-Windle House Marker
via NPS, unknown
3. Charles L. Shrewsbury House
National Register of Historic Places Digital Archive on NPGallery website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
