Bellemeade Bayard Park in Evansville in Vanderburgh County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John W. Boehne Home
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
1. John W. Boehne Home Marker
Boehne (1856-1946) was Evansville Councilman, Mayor and US Congressman. Under his administration the Water Works and Filtration Plant were built. Boehne Camp Hospital was named for him. Also owner of Indiana Stove Works.
In 1991, the mansion known as “Monticello”, became the home of Rose Maries founded in 1958 by Rose Marie (Kollker) and Leo Hillenbrand, parents of Bill Hillenbrand, owner.
Listed in National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 2008 by Thomas Sprigg Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 37° 58.182′ N, 87° 32.702′ W. Marker is in Evansville, Indiana, in Vanderburgh County. It is in Bellemeade Bayard Park. Marker is on Lincoln Avenue west of U.S. 41, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1119 Lincoln Ave, Evansville IN 47714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Charlie Wiggins (approx. 0.6 miles away); Evansville African American Museum Founder’s Marker
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Regarding John W. Boehne Home. The ‘Rose Maries’ mentioned in the marker is a reference to Rose Marie's Gifts, which operated in the house between 1991 and 2010. The house also has been home to an American Legion post, a college fraternity and an investment firm, as well as a private residence.
Also see . . .
1. John W. Boehne House. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the house, which was listed in 1983. (National Park Service) (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. A 109-year-old Evansville mansion with historical significance is set to go on the market. Take a drive down
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023
2. John W. Boehne Home Marker
3. 1119 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47714. Archived for-sale listing includes several interior and exterior photographs of the house. (Zillow) (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
4. John W. Boehne. Wikipedia entry on the businessman and politician. (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
From "Annual Report of the Departments of the Municipal Government, City of Evansville" (Public Domain), 1907
3. John William Boehne (1856-1946)
He was Evansville's mayor in 1905-08 and served two terms (1909-13) in the House of Representatives.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
