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

Bates-Walden House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. Bates-Walden House Marker

Inscription. Built by Salvin Bates a dry goods merchant, about 1860. In June, 1887 house was bought by Dr. William Walden, a prominent Newburgh physician, who lived here for 54 years.

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Indiana, Women's Club of Newburgh series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 37° 56.658′ N, 87° 24.202′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. It is at the intersection of East Jennings Street and Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling east on East Jennings Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 E Jennings 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.

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Historically, it finds itself 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: Thomas P. Gunnell House (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Floyd Bethell House (a few steps from this marker); Miner-Raleigh House (within shouting distance of this marker); Herman Brizius House (within shouting distance of this marker); Newburgh Captured (within shouting distance of this marker); Rutledge House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Evansville Suburban and Newburgh Traction Station (about 400 feet away); Citizens Bank – Newburgh State Bank (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Also see . . . Bates-Walden House. The original house had a central hall and four large rooms (two per floor), each with a fireplace and a view of the Ohio River. (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. Bates-Walden House Marker

Dr. William M. Walden image. Click for full size.

via Newburgh Chandler Public Library Weldon Collection (Public Domain), 1886

3. Dr. William M. Walden

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 494 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.