Lawrenceburg in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lorey Block

1-9 East High Street

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2023

1. Lorey Block Marker

Inscription. This Federal style building is a fine example of a three part commercial block. Local tradition asserts that this building was the location of a large cigar factory during the nineteenth century. Later the block became known for the nickel and dime store that operated on the first floor and was owned by The Lorey Family.

Erected 2013 by Lawrenceburg Main Street, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 39° 5.567′ N, 84° 50.847′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in Dearborn County. It is at the intersection of East High Street and Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west on East High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 East High Street, Lawrenceburg IN 47025, 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: Hunt House Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Lawrenceburgh (within shouting distance of this marker); 29 East High Street (within shouting distance of this marker); McCullough Drug Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Buggy Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Firehouse (about 400 feet away); Vietnam War Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2023

2. Lorey Block Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.