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

Horseshoe Foundation Gazebo

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

1. Horseshoe Foundation Gazebo Marker

Inscription. The roof of this gazebo was built in 1915 to replace the spire from the bell tower of the church after it was destroyed by lightning. After 101 years, it was removed to be replaced with a replica of the original spire. Its intact removal by the Padgett Company inspired the construction of this gazebo.

Above you is one of the four original clock faces removed from the church in 2014 because of deteriorated conditions. Exact replicas were remade and placed back on the bell tower.

A gift from the Horseshoe Foundation to the Friends of the Town Clock Church made this gazebo and the pergola possible.

Erected by Friends of the Town Clock Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 38° 17.045′ N, 85° 49.168′ W. Marker is in New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd County. Marker can be reached from East 3rd Street south of East Main Street (Indiana Road 111), on the left when traveling south. Located in the Underground Railroad Gardens behind Second Baptist Church, also known as the Town Clock Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 E Main St, 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. A Gateway to Freedom (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Town Clock Church (within shouting distance of this marker); New Albany's First Bank Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); State Bank of Indiana (about 400 feet away); Windsor Hotel (about 700 feet away); Isaac P. Smith House (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Albany Downtown Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Sloan-Paris House (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. Horseshoe Foundation Gazebo Marker

The Town Clock Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

3. The Town Clock Church

Originally built by the Second Presbyterian Church congregation in 1849-52, it has been the Second Baptist Church's home since 1889.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.