Lawrenceburg Township in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Rescued Row Houses

— Ohio River Scenic Byway —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. Rescued Row Houses Marker

Inscription. Lawrenceburg was founded in 1802 by Captain Samuel Vance, a U.S. Government surveyor who purchased the land that would become Lawrenceburg. With the beginning of steamboat shipping after the War of 1812, came the evolution of the city's historic downtown. This part of town was well known from New Orleans to Pittsburgh. Lawrenceburg's prosperity led to the construction of many fine brick structures in the early decades of the 19th century. Most of these reflect building elements typical of the Federal style: simple, elegant proportions, delicate detailing of doors and windows. shared common walls, and large chimneys. These elaborate brick buildings stood in contrast to the crude log residences that preceded them. Many of these structures survive today, including the 1819 Jesse Hunt House (hotel) located at southeast corner of High and Walnut Streets and this group of row houses constructed between 1813 and 1899. Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, a statewide preservation organization, led efforts to save these early buildings in the late 1990s. Their preservation has been a catalyst for additional rehabilitation in

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downtown Lawrenceburg, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

By the Way: Captain Vance sold an entire undeveloped block on High Street for $300.00!

Erected by Ohio River Scenic Byway.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.

Location. 39° 5.631′ N, 84° 50.764′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in Dearborn County. It is in Lawrenceburg Township. It is at the intersection of East High Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on East High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 E High St, Lawrenceburg IN 47025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

2. Rescued Row Houses Marker

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Whitewater Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Dunn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dunn-Axby House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrenceburg's First Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Firehouse (about 300 feet away); First National Bank (about 300 feet away); McCullough Drug Company (about 300 feet away); 29 East High Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.

Also see . . . Downtown Lawrenceburg Historic District. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the district, which was listed in 1984. (National Park Service) (Submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

3. Rescued Row Houses Marker

The row houses are in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.