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

Phelps-Hopkins House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. Phelps-Hopkins House Marker

Inscription. This mansion was built in 1850 by A. M. Phelps, philanthropist, builder and merchant. The family of Charles Hopkins lived here for many years.

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 1850.

Location. 37° 56.742′ N, 87° 24.316′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. It is on State Street south of West Gray Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 State 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: Louis Pepmiller House (a few steps from this marker); Samuel R. Weed House (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Dr. Robert Slaughter (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Mary E. Phelps House (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Stokes Garwood House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bakery Shop Building (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Corneal McCormick House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Also see . . . Abraham M. Phelps. He was involved in numerous business enterprises in Newburgh, including pork, coal and river trade. (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. Phelps-Hopkins House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.