Newburgh in Warrick County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Evansville Suburban and Newburgh Traction Station
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022
1. Evansville Suburban and Newburgh Traction Station Marker
Built in 1912 as a passenger and freight depot. Cars daily brought merchandise to local businessmen. Tower room used by ticket agent as bedroom. Building remodeled into a home by Lelon and Jane Crenshaw in 1952.
Erected 1975 by Women's Club of Newburgh, Indiana.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Indiana, Women's Club of Newburgh series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 37° 56.635′ N, 87° 24.271′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is on West Water Street east of State Street (County Road 850 W), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 W Water St, 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. The Princess Theatre Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Landing Site – Major John Sprinkle (within shouting distance of this marker); Newburgh Captured (within shouting distance of this marker); Rutledge House (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Bank – Newburgh State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Exchange Hotel (about
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Also see . . .
1. ES&N Newspaper Articles and Ads. Flickr album of vintage news stories and advertisements related to the rail system. (Uploaded by Spiritwild) (Submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Evansville Suburban and Newburgh Railroad. Short documentary on the railway's formation and history. (Tim Tanguay, uploaded Feb. 16, 2021) (Submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022
2. Evansville Suburban and Newburgh Traction Station
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
