Noblesville in Hamilton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
R.L. Wilson House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
1. R.L. Wilson House Marker
Erected by Noblesville Main Street, Inc.
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 1864.
Location. 40° 2.593′ N, 86° 0.943′ W. Marker is in Noblesville, Indiana, in Hamilton County. Marker is on Hannibal Street west of South 8th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 Hannibal 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. Norman Norell 1900-1972 / Dean of American Fashion (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Judge Stone House (about 500 feet away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Richwine Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); R. R. Stephenson Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Richwine & Kline Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shirts Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Noblesville's Last Brick Alley (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Noblesville.
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Regarding R.L. Wilson House. Excerpts from the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the house:
The Robert L. Wilson Home is a 2-story Italianate-style home constructed by Leonard Wild, a German immigrant. During the 50+ years he lived in Noblesville, Wild became a well-known businessman and contractor in Noblesville. Yet, when Wild built this home, he had not yet obtained the prominence he would during his lifetime. … The Wilson Home was likely one of his first large construction projects and considering its size, prominent location, and degree of details, may have garnered additional work for him.…
Robert L. Wilson purchased four acres with this home from Wild in the early 1870s. It is unknown whether this was a speculative project for Wild or whether Wilson contracted with Wild to build the home.…
Wilson was a banker, farmer, trader and merchant during his lifetime. He was born in Franklin County, Indiana in 1828 and settled in Noblesville in 1859. … Like Wild, Wilson was on the board of directors for the Citizens State Bank for many years and served as its president as well.
Also see . . .
1. Robert L. Wilson House. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the house, which was
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
2. R.L. Wilson House Marker
Marker is on the south side of the house, which faces east toward South 8th Street.
2. Leonard Wild and His Buildings. William Conner may have established the city of Noblesville, but there is another person who is responsible for how much of it looks today. Leonard Wild (1834-1909) could be considered Noblesville’s “master builder”. (David Heighway, Hamilton East Public Library) (Submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
3. R.L. Wilson House – Front
The house is set back on a deep lot facing South 8th Street.
via City of Noblesville, Indiana (Public Domain)
4. Leonard Wild (1834-1919)
Considered Noblesville's "master builder," he built several houses and commercial buildings, including two opera houses.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
