Newburgh in Warrick County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ewin Lacke House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

1. Ewin Lacke House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1854 by Jedidiah Ewin, an early merchant and postmaster. In 1876 the home of Dr. George Lacke. In later years the home of Edward and Carrie Lacke, local pharmacists and owners of Lacke Drug Store.

Erected 1978 by Women's Club of Newburgh, Indiana.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Indiana, Women's Club of Newburgh series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 37° 56.817′ N, 87° 24.296′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is on State Street north of Gray Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 State St, Newburgh IN 47630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Corneal McCormick House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stokes Garwood House (about 300 feet away); Dr. Mary E. Phelps House (about 400 feet away); Samuel R. Weed House (about 400 feet away); Louis Pepmiller House (about 400 feet away); Phelps-Hopkins House (about 500 feet away); Peter Koch House (about 500 feet away); Home of Dr. Robert Slaughter (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Regarding Ewin Lacke House.

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Dr. George Lacke earned his medical degree from the University of Berlin (Germany) in 1848. He practiced in Warrick County for 50 years before he died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1907 at the age of 82. Source: Journal of the American Medical Association, Aug. 24, 1907 issue.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

2. Ewin Lacke House Marker

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 55 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.