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

Darby-Cook House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. Darby-Cook House Marker

Inscription. House built about 1855 by John Darby and wife, Emily Hazen. He was a grandson of John Sprinkle, founder of Newburgh. Fred and Sallie Cook, and their daughters, Freda and Bess lived here for many years.

Erected 1975 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 1855.

Location. 37° 56.7′ N, 87° 24.47′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is at the intersection of West Jennings Street and Madison Street, on the right when traveling east on West Jennings Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 W Jennings 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. Dr. William P. Thompson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. James R. Tillman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Professor Durgin Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Newburgh Light and Water Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Newburgh Tobacco Co. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nicholas Schuetz House

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(about 300 feet away); La Belle Riviere (about 300 feet away); St. John the Baptist Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Also see . . . Darby-Cook House. The white frame Greek Revival house has been known by various names: The Darby-Cook House, the Noel Cottage and the Cook-Van Horn Home. (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. Darby-Cook 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 60 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.