Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ellis Mansion

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

1. Ellis Mansion Marker

Inscription. Abner Turner Ellis, a Borough President, Probate Judge, and State Senator, promoted the Charter of Ohio & Miss. R. R. (later a part of B & O) and was its first president. His stately home was built by John Moore about 1838. Abraham Lincoln visited in this home during Henry Clay's campaign in 1844.

Erected by Vincennes Historical and Antiquarian Society, Business and Professional Women's Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Lincoln 1861 Inaugural Train Stops series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 38° 40.831′ N, 87° 31.861′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker is on North 2nd Street north of Busseron Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. State Bank of Indiana (a few steps from this marker); The Grand Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Home of Francis Vigo (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Vincennes (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Patrick Henry Square (about 600 feet away); Site of House Occupied as Headquarters (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Patrick Henry Square (about 600 feet away); Gold Star - - Honor Roll (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.

Obverse Side - - Ellis Mansion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

2. Obverse Side - - Ellis Mansion Marker

Long View - - Ellis Mansion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 10, 2009

3. Long View - - Ellis Mansion Marker

Front View - - Ellis Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf

4. Front View - - Ellis Mansion

It is this section that is the original portion of the Mansion - prior to additions being made to the structure.

Other View - - Ellis Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009

5. Other View - - Ellis Mansion

"Harmony Society" - - Owns the Mansion and Hold Its Meetings There In. . . image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009

6. "Harmony Society" - - Owns the Mansion and Hold Its Meetings There In. . .

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 14, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.