Patoka Township in Princeton in Gibson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Welborn-Ross (House)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

1. Welborn-Ross (House) Marker

Inscription.
has been placed
on the
National
Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 38° 21.017′ N, 87° 34.107′ W. Marker is in Princeton, Indiana, in Gibson County. It is in Patoka Township. Marker is at the intersection of South Hart Street and West Pinkney Street, on the right when traveling north on South Hart Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 524 S Hart St, Princeton IN 47670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. South Princeton Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gibson County World Wars I and II Honor Roll (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gibson County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Judge William Prince (approx. 0.4 miles away); Courthouse Square Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gibson County American Revolution Honor Roll (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gibson County Korean - Vietnam Honor Rolls (approx. 0.4 miles away);

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Gibson County Desert Storm and Desert Shield Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

Regarding Welborn-Ross (House). Excerpt from the National Register nomination:

The Welborn-Ross house is significant … for its association with Dr. William P. Welborn, an important local physician, banker and entrepreneur, who contributed to the growth and development of Princeton, Indiana's early commercial life and who participated in the establishment of important educational and cultural facilities in the town. Rather than achieving significance in any one field of commerce, Welborn is important for his many contributions to the local economy at a critical period. The period of significance spans the date of construction of the house and the year of Dr. Welborn's death. In addition, the building … is an outstanding example of the Italianate architectural style, as demonstrated in rural midwestern towns during the latter half of the nineteenth century. It is one of two structures in the county, built on the same plan which are particularly noteworthy for the exuberance and craftsmanship of their exterior woodwork. The Welborn-Ross home is the only remaining brick
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

2. Welborn-Ross (House) Marker
Marker is visible just to the left of the American flag.
example of this particular design in Princeton.

Also see . . . Welborn-Ross House. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the house, which was listed in 1996. (National Park Service) (Submitted on June 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Welborn-Ross House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

3. Welborn-Ross House

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 66 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.