Newburgh in Warrick County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. William P. Thompson House
Inscription.
House built about 1843. Dr. William P. Thompson lived here from 1863 to 1913. The design is a classic Greek Revival town house, with a windowed top, which served to monitor traffic on the river.
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 1843.
Location. 37° 56.715′ N, 87° 24.484′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. It is at the intersection of West Jennings Street and Madison St, on the right when traveling west on West Jennings Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 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: Dr. James R. Tillman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Professor Durgin Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Darby-Cook House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas Schuetz House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John the Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Belle Riviere (about 300 feet away); Newburgh Light and Water Co. (about 400 feet away); Weis House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.
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 296 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

