Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First State Office Building

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

1. First State Office Building Marker

Inscription. Built 1817. Housed offices of State Treasurer and Auditor until Fall of 1824. The cellar was the Treasury vault. Building used by Harrison County Seminary, 1829-51. Since 1871, home of Amzi Brewster heirs.

Erected 1962 by Corydon Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 31.1962.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 38° 12.766′ N, 86° 7.456′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. It is at the intersection of North Mulberry Street and East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North Mulberry Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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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: Governor's Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Shields (about 300 feet away); Corydon (about 300 feet away); The Liar's Bench (about 300 feet away); Blaine H. Wiseman Visitors Center (about 400 feet away); Corydon Convention of Freemasons (about 400 feet away); Stately Beginnings (about 500 feet away); Conrad Music Service (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Presbyterian Church (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Long View - - Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

2. Long View - - Building Marker

First State Office Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

3. First State Office Building

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

4. First State Office Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,500 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.