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

St. John the Baptist Church

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. St. John the Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1862 a group of Catholic families met at the home of Henry Weiss to begin preparations for the building of a church. The new church was dedicated July, 1867. The congregation numbered about 30 families. It remained here until April, 1959 and later became the Newburgh Country Store.

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Indiana, Women's Club of Newburgh series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1867.

Location. 37° 56.733′ N, 87° 24.548′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. It is at the intersection of West Jennings Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling west on West Jennings Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 224 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.

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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: Weis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas Schuetz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Professor Durgin Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Wright-Meadows House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. James R. Tillman House (about 300 feet away); Dr. William P. Thompson House (about 300 feet away); Butler-Alexander House (about 300 feet away); La Belle Riviere (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Also see . . .
1. Newburgh Country Store. Originally used as a church for almost a century, the building became a well-known retail business for another half-century. (Newburgh Museum) (Submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. St. John Parish History. The

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

2. St. John the Baptist Church Marker

church's story began more than 150 years ago, just before the start of the Civil War. (St. John the Baptist Catholic Church) (Submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.