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

Stokes Garwood House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

1. Stokes Garwood House Marker

Inscription. Built in the 1840's by Stokes Garwood, blacksmith and wagon and plow maker. House is one of the oldest in this area. It is a good example of Greek Revival architecture.

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 1840.

Location. 37° 56.761′ N, 87° 24.3′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is at the intersection of State Street and Gray Street, on the right when traveling north on State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 State St, Newburgh IN 47630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Mary E. Phelps House (a few steps from this marker); Samuel R. Weed House (a few steps from this marker); Corneal McCormick House (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Pepmiller House (within shouting distance of this marker); Phelps-Hopkins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Dr. Robert Slaughter (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within

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

Also see . . . Garwood, William Stokes. It is said by some that his ghost still lingers in the house. (Tamara Kincaide, Marsha's Warrick Web & Warrick INGenWeb) (Submitted on October 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022

2. Stokes Garwood 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 114 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.