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

The Morrill House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

1. The Morrill House Marker

Inscription. Built by John Crawford, brother of the master builder, and later builder of many fine homes in New Albany. Dr. W.F. Morrill and his wife, a daughter of Mr. Crawford's, lived here till his death at the turn of the century. Notable visitor was Ralph Waldo Emerson who stayed with the Morrill's during his frequent lecture tours in the late 1860's.

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1309 East Main Street • Built – late 1840's • Master builder Randall Crawford • Architecture: Greek Revival

Erected by Historic New Albany, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 38° 17.286′ N, 85° 48.543′ W. Marker is in New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd County. It is on East Main Street (State Road 111) west of East 14th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1309 E Main St, New Albany IN 47150, 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,

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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: The Mansion on Main (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael C. Kerr Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Floyd County World Peace Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Floyd County American Revolution War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Korean Conflict / Vietnam Conflict - Floyd County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Floyd County Honor Roll & Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lucy Higgs Nichols (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Culbertson House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Albany.

Also see . . . Warren-Morrill House. When Ralph Waldo Emerson lectured in New Albany in February 1866, he visited the Morrills and spent the night here. Note: Contains information about the house that differs from that on the marker. (New Albany Historic Preservation Commission) (Submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

2. The Morrill House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.