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

Armstrong Tavern - 1816

Historical Site

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. Armstrong Tavern - 1816 Marker

Inscription. Thomas Armstrong operated a tavern here for 50 years. It is the oldest known existing building in Indiana where a Masonic lodge once held its meetings.

Erected by Switzerland County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 38° 44.766′ N, 85° 4.042′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. It is in Jefferson Township. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and Liberty Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 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. Armstrong Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Kessler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dufour House (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Fire Bells (within shouting distance of this marker); U.P. Schenck House - 1844 (within shouting distance of this marker); Porter House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Styles and Stories of Vevay's Buildings (about 400 feet away); Hoosier Theater (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vevay.

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Vevay is 'Birthplace' of Masonic Lodge in State. Early records state that William C. Keen was the life of the Lodge. He was also the cause of its untimely death. (Vevay Newspapers, posted March 26, 2015) (Submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

2. Armstrong Tavern - 1816 Marker

Featured marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.