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

Isaac P. Smith House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

1. Isaac P. Smith House Marker

Inscription. Isaac P. Smith, early contractor and master builder, obtained the land from the original Scribner grant, and built the home for his family who retained ownership throughout the years. The original iron fence was donated to the scrap drive during World War II by Katherine C.H. Wade, daughter of the builder. The 14-room brick house was heated by eight fireplaces.

Erected by Historic New Albany, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 38° 17.129′ N, 85° 49.03′ W. Marker is in New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd County. It is on East Main Street (State Road 111) east of East 5th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 513 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,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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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 Sloan-Paris House (within shouting distance of this marker); Culbertson Widows' Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Catholic Church in New Albany (about 500 feet away); Nunemacher-Hangary House (about 600 feet away); Floyd County World War I Memorial (about 800 feet away); The Town Clock Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Gateway to Freedom (approx. 0.2 miles away); Horseshoe Foundation Gazebo (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Albany.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

2. Isaac P. Smith 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 435 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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