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

First National Bank

119 Short Street

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. First National Bank Marker

Inscription. This Italianate building was originally the First National Bank of Lawrenceburg, one of three local banks. It was built c. 1863 by Martin Tittle, a local master brick mason. Tittle built many of the city's prominent buildings during the mid-nineteenth century. The bank featured a fireproof vault and a burglar safe. The Masonic Lodge was located on the second floor.

Erected 2013 by Lawrenceburg Main Street, Inc. • The Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 39° 5.612′ N, 84° 50.831′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in Dearborn County. It is in Lawrenceburg Township. It is on Short Street south of East Williams Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 Short 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,

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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: Old Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 29 East High Street (within shouting distance of this marker); McCullough Drug Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Lorey Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rescued Row Houses (about 300 feet away); Hunt House Hotel (about 300 feet away); Old Buggy Factory (about 400 feet away); Dunn-Axby House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.

Regarding First National Bank. In addition to this bank building, Tittle also built Zion United Church of Christ and St. Lawrence Catholic Church, among others.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

2. First National Bank Marker

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 264 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.