Noblesville in Hamilton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Craig House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
1. Craig House Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1893
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 1893.
Location. 40° 2.745′ N, 86° 0.551′ W. Marker is in Noblesville, Indiana, in Hamilton County. Marker is on Conner Street (State Road 32/38) east of North 12th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1250 Conner St, Noblesville IN 46060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to All Veterans (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Conner Street Historic District (about 700 feet away); Grand Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cherokee Lodge (approx. 0.2 miles away); J.G. Heylmann & Sons (approx. 0.2 miles away); Neal Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Heylmann Repository (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wainwright Trust Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Noblesville.
Regarding Craig House. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:
The Craig Houseexhibits most of the elements of the Queen Anne style, including assymetrical massing, contrasting building material textures, and, on the interior, elaborately milled oak woodwork.… The use of heavy, rock-faced stone details, textured brick coursing, and stocky porch columns indicate a substantial transition to the Romanesque Revival style.
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… William Houston Craig (1857-1937) was probably one of several local investors and business owners who indirectly benefitted from the Gas Boom. Craig, who was a distant cousin of Sam Houston of Texas, graduated from Hanover College in Indiana in 1880. From 1884-1896 he owned a grocery and a seed business. In 1896, Mr. Craig became the editor and part owner of the Noblesville Daily Ledger (still publishing). He held this position until 1917. William Craig also owned canning plants in Noblesville and four other nearby towns.
… Mr. Craig was a trustee of the Noblesville Presbyterian Church, and his father, Rev. John S. Craig, was the founder and pastor of the church. In 1893, William donated land for the church to be built next to his house. … Recently, the Craig House had been purchased by the First Presbyterian Church and used for offices. In 1988, the church planned an expansion which called for the demolition of this landmark residence. The current owners reached an agreement with the church to purchase and move thehouse.Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 20232. Craig House Marker
Also see . . . William Houston Craig House. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the house, which was listed in 1990. (National Park Service) (Submitted on August 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
via Google Books (Public Domain), 1903
3. William Houston Craig (1857-1937)
Craig also wrote a column for the Indianapolis Star and owned a share of the Orlando Sentinel newspaper in Florida. Photo is from a tribute to his parents that he wrote and published.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
