Jefferson Township in Vevay in Switzerland County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hall House - 1842

Historical Site

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. Hall House - 1842 Marker

Inscription. Built in 1842 by William Hall, in the Italianate mode, extensively remodeled in 1874, when the upper story was added.

Erected by Switzerland County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 38° 44.633′ N, 85° 4.242′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. It is in Jefferson Township. Marker is on West Market Street east of Tell Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 503 W Market St, Vevay IN 47043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roxy House - 1814 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hall House (about 600 feet away); Stevens House (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Stevens House (about 700 feet away); Ruter Chapel Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Craig House (about 700 feet away); McCrellis House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Detraz House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vevay.

Regarding Hall House - 1842. Hall, a native of County Down, Northern Ireland, emigrated to the United States via Canada in 1837, when he was about 20 years old. He built the house the same

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year he married Sarah “Sallie” Singer, who would later found the Switzerland County Historical Society. Hall was partner in Hall and Lewis Mercantile and was a sutler during the Civil War. He died in the house in 1891.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

2. Hall House - 1842 Marker

Hall House (front elevation) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

3. Hall House (front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.