Lawrenceburg in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Vance-Tousey House

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, April 2, 2022

1. Vance-Tousey House Marker

Inscription. Early fine quality Federal style home of Samuel Vance, built 1818. Military associate and friend of William Henry Harrison. Vance founded Lawrenceburg in 1802. River Boats landed on the grounds, and guests reached the mansion through an avenue of cedar trees.

Erected 1976 by Dearborn County Bicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 39° 5.336′ N, 84° 51.118′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in Dearborn County. Marker is on West High Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker stands in front of the Dearborn Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 W High St, Lawrenceburg IN 47025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Vance-Tousey House (a few steps from this marker); Angevine Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Angevine Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Eads House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Medal of Honor Citations (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dearborn County American Revolution War Memorial (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Dearborn County World War II War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dearborn County Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, April 2, 2022

2. Vance-Tousey House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.