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

Professor Durgin Home

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. Professor Durgin Home Marker

Inscription. Built 1873. Home to Prof. Henry B. Durgin who began Newburgh's largest private school in 1851. His wife Mary was granddaughter to early area settler and woodsman, Bailey Anderson. During 1920's, this was home to Herbert Ellis and wife Eula, pianist for Princess Theater.

Erected 2001 by Women's Club of Newburgh, Indiana.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Indiana, Women's Club of Newburgh series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 37° 56.716′ N, 87° 24.504′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. It is on West Jennings Street west of Madison Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 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); Dr. William P. Thompson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas Schuetz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Darby-Cook House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John the Baptist Church (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Weis House (within shouting distance of this marker); La Belle Riviere (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wright-Meadows House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

2. Professor Durgin Home 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 228 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.