Noblesville in Hamilton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lybrand-Oursler Block
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 24, 2023
1. Lybrand-Oursler Block Marker
Speculating after the discovery of natural gas, Charles Oursler and Lucius Lybrand built this two-story block in 1888. The first tenants were the post office in the west storefront and a series of grocery stores next door.
Erected by Noblesville Main Street Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 40° 2.799′ N, 86° 0.857′ W. Marker is in Noblesville, Indiana, in Hamilton County. It is on Logan Street east of North 8th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 830 Logan Street, Noblesville IN 46060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and specifically in Greater Indianapolis. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J. L. Evans Building (a few steps from this marker); Lacy Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Craycraft Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Sowerwine Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamilton County (Indiana) Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Noblesville Commercial Historic District
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 24, 2023
2. Lybrand-Oursler Block Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 24, 2023
3. Lybrand-Oursler Block and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
