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

Weis House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. Weis House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1839 by Joseph Weis, harness maker. Oldest brick house in Newburgh. Catholic congregation held masses in this house before they built their church across the street.

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Indiana, Women's Club of Newburgh series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 37° 56.717′ N, 87° 24.559′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and West Jennings Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Market 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. St. John the Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas Schuetz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Professor Durgin Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. James R. Tillman House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Belle Riviere (about 300 feet away); Dr. William P. Thompson House (about 400 feet away);

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Wright-Meadows House (about 400 feet away); Butler-Alexander House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Also see . . . House of White. The Weis family were devout Catholics but the nearest church was in Evansville. Unable to make this trip every Sunday, they and fourteen other families gathered in the front room to hold Mass. The building now houses a bridal shop. (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. Weis 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 52 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.