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

Landing Site – Major John Sprinkle

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. Landing Site – Major John Sprinkle Marker

Inscription. It was here that John Sprinkle landed in the spring of 1803 to establish the first permanent settlement in Warrick Co. He was a native Pennsylvanian and a blacksmith by trade.

In 1818 he had the land surveyed and laid out the Town of Sprinklesburg. The land grant from the U.S. Government was signed by President James Madison. In 1837 the name of the town was changed to Newburgh.

Erected 1976 by Sprinklesburg Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 37° 56.63′ N, 87° 24.308′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is at the intersection of East Water Street and State Street, on the left when traveling west on East Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 E 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); Evansville Suburban and Newburgh Traction Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Exchange Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Bank – Newburgh State Bank

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Phelps-Sargeant Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); DeForest-Lawhead-Freels Building (about 300 feet away); Early Newburgh Beginnings (about 300 feet away); Rutledge House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Also see . . .
1. Brief History of Newburgh, Ind. Newburgh enjoyed prosperity in its early days as a major regional riverport. (Newburgh Museum) (Submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. John Sprinkle. He is considered to be the first Caucasian settler in Warrick County. (Newburgh Museum) (Submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

2. Landing Site – Major John Sprinkle 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 99 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.