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

U.P. Schenck House - 1844

Historical Site

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. U.P. Schenck House - 1844 Marker

Inscription. Built by Schenck in 1844. He was popularly called the "hay king" as he was a Swiss flatboat magnate. Spiral stairway designed by Francis Costigan.

Erected by Switzerland County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 38° 44.739′ N, 85° 4.078′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. It is at the intersection of Market Street and Water Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 Market St, Vevay IN 47043, 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 least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Porter House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCrellis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Armstrong Tavern - 1816 (within shouting distance of this marker); Armstrong Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Craig House (about 300 feet away); Stevens House (about 300 feet away); Dufour House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Stevens House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vevay.

Also see . . .
1. Living History in Switzerland County: The Legacy of “The Hay King”

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. The influence of Ulysses P. Schenck is still strong today in Switzerland County. The astute millionaire’s “mammoth” store, continues open for business on the corner of Ferry and Pike Streets, owned and operated by the Danners since 1897. The First National Bank, a few buildings away, is still a center of commerce. The Switzerland Baptist Church, its cost half covered by generous donations from Mr. Schenck, attests to his devotion and civic mindedness, and the residence he built for his family more than 160 years ago still stands, fully restored, on Market Street. (Vevay Newspapers, posted July 20, 2006) (Submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. 209 W Market St, Vevay, IN 47043. Archived for-sale listing includes numerous interior and exterior photographs of the house, including of the spiral staircase. (Zillow.com) (Submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Francis Costigan. Wikipedia entry on the noted Indiana architect, who designed several houses that have been designated as National Historic Landmarks and/or are on the National Register of Historic Places. (Submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

2. U.P. Schenck House - 1844 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.