Vincennes' Carnegie Library
Designed by local architect John B. Bayard in Collegiate Gothic Style; built 1917-1918. Dedicated 1919, with 13, 518 books and 4, 207 registered borrowers, as Vincennes Public Library; Public Library located in City Hall since 1889. Modern addition 1976-1977; became Knox County Public Library 1978.
Library has played major role in the community's educational and cultural development. Included in Vincennes Historic District, listed in National Register of Historic Places 1974. One of 1, 679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie libraries than any other state.
Erected 2001 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Knox County Public Library. (Marker Number 42.2001.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 38° 40.727′ N, 87° 31.458′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of North 7th Street and Seminary Street, on the left when traveling north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vincennes Fortnightly Club and Clubhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Knox County (Indiana) Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knox County Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knox County (Indiana) Gold Star Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary Clark (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cradle of Freemasonry in Indiana (approx. 0.2 miles away); Niblack Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); The First Presbyterian Church In Indiana Territory (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.
Also see . . .
1. Knox County Public Library. Library website homepage (Submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. Photos of plaque dedication. Courtesy - Indiana Historical Bureau (Submitted on January 22, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
3. Andrew Carnegie: The Legend Lives On. YouTube video:
Courtesy, "Herald Films": a video tribute to Andrew Carnegie's thoughts, photos, and locations. In his day - the richest man in the world "Gave It Away". (Submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
4. Andrew Carnegie - A Mini-biography
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 829 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
