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

DeForest-Lawhead-Freels Building

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. DeForest-Lawhead-Freels Building Marker

Inscription. In 1912 a hardware store was owned here by John C. and Mary DeForest. Henry A. Lawhead owned it in 1920 – later Bruce Lawhead ran a shoe shop – the repair prices were moderate and the work of best quality. April 1957 owned by Clayton T. and Kathryn Freels.

Erected 1992 by Women's Club of Newburgh, Indiana.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 1912.

Location. 37° 56.678′ N, 87° 24.329′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. It is on West Jennings Street west of State Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 W 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.

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: Phelps-Sargeant Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Exchange Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Abshier Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Bank – Newburgh State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Bakery Shop Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Princess Theatre Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Herscher-Litzenberger Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Newburgh Beginnings (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

2. DeForest-Lawhead-Freels Building 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 242 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.