Patoka Township in Princeton in Gibson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
South Princeton Historic District
Inscription.
The South Princeton Historic District is a three-block area of predominately
residential structures. This district is located on South Hart, South Main, and
West Water Streets just south of the courthouse square. A broad range of
architectural styles is evident in the district, and buildings range from mid-
nineteenth century to modern structures. Some of the significant nineteenth
century buildings include a c. 1860 Greek Revival house (411 South Main
Street), a Greek Revival/Italianate house and Italianate house (South Hart
Street), and notable Queen Anne homes (South Hart Street and South Main
Street). Late nineteenth century building techniques are also represented in
the notable c. 1890 Romanesque Revival style First Presbyterian Church. While
the South Princeton Historic District displays good examples of nineteenth
century buildings, it also includes several outstanding twentieth century
buildings representing a variety of styles. Notable American Four-Square
and Bungalow style homes and two notable Colonial Revival style homes
stand on South Hart Street. Of particular note is a c.1930 Art Moderne Gas
Station
on South Main Street.
Source: Gibson County Warrick County Interim Report, September 1984
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 38° 21.263′ N, 87° 34.063′ W. Marker is in Princeton, Indiana, in Gibson County. It is in Patoka Township. It can be reached from West Water Street near South Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in the Princeton Public Library parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 S Main St, Princeton IN 47670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Indiana’s Tri-State Region, in Southern Indiana, and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest 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: Gibson County Civil War Memorial
(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gibson County World Wars I and II Honor Roll (about 400 feet away); Gibson County Korean - Vietnam Honor Rolls (about 400 feet away); Gibson County Desert Storm and Desert Shield Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Gibson County American Revolution Honor Roll (about 400 feet away); Judge William Prince (about 400 feet away); Civil War Honor Roll Memorial (about 500 feet away); Courthouse Square Historic District (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
Also see . . . South Princeton Historic District (PDF). This excerpt from the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey has additional information about the historic district, including a map and listing of structures within it. Click the right arrow in the vertical blue bar for the next page. (Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, via Indiana Memory) (Submitted on June 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.


