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

Williams-Raab House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. Williams-Raab House Marker

Inscription. This Federal style half house was built in 1843 by Henry Williams. Was occupied for years by John and Carrie Brizius Raab. John Raab was a partner in the Brizius Milling Company.

Erected 1975 by Women's Club of Newburgh, Indiana.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Indiana, Women's Club of Newburgh series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 37° 56.734′ N, 87° 24.725′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. It is at the intersection of West Water Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on West Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 W Water St, Newburgh IN 47630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region

and 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: Haney-Williams House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clements-Koch House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry & Caroline Koch House (about 300 feet away); Butler-Alexander House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Weis House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. John the Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nicholas Schuetz House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wright-Meadows House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Also see . . . Most Beautiful Homes. The house is among several on Evansville Living magazine's 2022 list. (Submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

2. Williams-Raab 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 563 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.