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

Miner-Raleigh House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. Miner-Raleigh House Marker

Inscription. Built by Luther Marshall Miner in the early 1840's. His daughter, Eldora Miner Raleigh, a teacher, artist, historian and early leader in the women's rights movement, lived here until her death in 1930.

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Indiana, Women's Club of Newburgh series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 37° 56.665′ N, 87° 24.179′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is at the intersection of East Jennings Street and Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling west on East Jennings Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 E 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. Thomas P. Gunnell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Floyd Bethell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bates-Walden House (within shouting distance of this marker); Herman Brizius House (within shouting distance of this marker); Newburgh Captured (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burns-Brown-Rust Home

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(about 400 feet away); Rutledge House (about 400 feet away); Evansville Suburban and Newburgh Traction Station (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Also see . . . Miner-Raleigh House. This property contains a secret door to an attic hiding space in the upstairs hall that once served as a stopover for the Underground Railroad. (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. Miner-Raleigh 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 75 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.