Newburgh in Warrick County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Little Red Brick House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. Little Red Brick House Marker

Inscription. Built between 1850-1880. Legend has it, uses have included ice house and tack shop. Most recently known as a mortuary museum. For many years, this gem was concealed within another structure. In 1986 a fire revealed the little brick house inside.

Erected 2018 by Women's Club of Newburgh, Indiana.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Indiana, Women's Club of Newburgh series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.

Location. 37° 56.543′ N, 87° 23.922′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker can be reached from French Island Trail (State Road 662) 0.1 miles west of Overlook Court, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in the Old Lock and Dam Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newburgh IN 47630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lockmaster Cottages (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newburgh's Historic Lock & Dam (about 300 feet away); Site of First Dwelling in Warrick County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cutteridge-Curtis House (approx. ¼ mile away); Burns-Brown-Rust Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Miner-Raleigh House

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas Floyd Bethell House (approx. ¼ mile away); Bates-Walden House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Regarding Little Red Brick House. It is now a ticket booth for an outdoor amphitheater.

Also see . . . Community Support Saves Tiny Newburgh Landmark. When the small house was threatened, the community raised $55,000 to relocate and save it. (Indiana Landmarks, original post updated November 2017) (Submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

2. Little Red Brick House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.