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New Albany in Floyd County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

New Albany's First Bank Building

 
 
New Albany's First Bank Building Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021
1. New Albany's First Bank Building Marker
Inscription.
Built in 1837 this building housed New Albany’s First Bank — a branch of the State Bank of Indiana. Of Greek Revival style, it was built of native limestone quarried from the hills of Floyd County.
 
Erected by Floyd County Historical Society and Radio Station WOWI.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureIndustry & CommerceNotable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
 
Location. 38° 17.063′ N, 85° 49.245′ W. Marker is in New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd County. Marker is on East Main Street (Indiana Route 111) close to Bank Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the right of the front/south entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 East Main Street, New Albany IN 47150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. State Bank of Indiana (a few steps from this marker); A Gateway to Freedom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Town Clock Church (about 300 feet away); Windsor Hotel (about 300 feet away); Horseshoe Foundation Gazebo (about 400 feet away); New Albany Downtown Historic District
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(about 500 feet away); Founding of New Albany (about 700 feet away); Scribner House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Albany.
 
Regarding New Albany's First Bank Building. Contributing property, New Albany Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #99001074.
 
Also see . . .
1. Indiana State Bank.
The building, which is one of the ten original branches of the state bank, has most recently served as a premiere special events location. The classic Greek Revival architecture is modeled after the world-famous Parthenon in Athens, Greece. With an unbelievable and very beautiful dome, the building features approximately 5500 square feet over two floors.
(Submitted on March 16, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.) 

2. State Bank of Indiana, New Albany, 1965 Photograph. (Submitted on March 16, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
 
New Albany's First Bank Building Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021
2. New Albany's First Bank Building Marker
(marker is mounted just to the right of entrance)
New Albany's First Bank Building (Old State Bank) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021
3. New Albany's First Bank Building (Old State Bank)
(marker visible just to the right of entrance)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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