Center Township in Centerville in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Stencil House 1820
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
1. The Stencil House 1820 Marker
Restored 1984
Betty & Keith Hohenstein
Heritage Club
Richmond, Ind.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 39° 49.058′ N, 84° 59.885′ W. Marker is in Centerville, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Center Township. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 40) and South Spruce Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 W Main St, Centerville IN 47330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest 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: Wayne County Seminary (here, next to this marker); Early Masonic Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver P. Morton Home (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honor Roll (about 700 feet away); Pike Towns (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Salisbury Court House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mansion House (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Scott, 1793 (?)-1838 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerville.
Regarding The Stencil House 1820. The name is derived from decorative stenciling throughout the house, particularly on the main staircase.
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
2. The Stencil House 1820 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
