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

Corydon Republican Building

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

1. Corydon Republican Building Marker

Inscription. The "Corydon Republican," a family newspaper with many neighborhood correspondents, operated out of this building for almost six decades. The newspaper moved from the second floor of the Griffin Building to this location in 1912. George Self (1842-1914) and his son Frank (1875-1936) practiced law from offices in the north section. Later owners of the newspaper included Mrs. Frank Self, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson, and Kean Irwin. The newspaper, which became the Harrison County Press in 1971, continued to be published weekly until publication ceased in 1986. In 2006 Burgher & Burgher Attorneys & Counselors renovated the building and moved their law offices here.

The Republican Building began as the Bank of Corydon. The original bank's iron and stone vault remains in the rear of the building. The bank, run by George Applegate (1842-1910), was located here from 1880 until 1910 when its name changed to Corydon National Bank and an impressive new building was built on the southwest corner of Beaver Street and Capitol Avenue.

(caption) The Corydon Republican staff with their Centennial edition.

(1968) Harrison County Public Library

A project of the Harrison County Bicentennial Committee: Bill Brockman, Historian

Erected by Harrison County Bicentennial Committee

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 38° 12.662′ N, 86° 7.515′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of North Elm Street and East Beaver Street, on the right when traveling north on North Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N Elm Street, Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pollein Building (a few steps from this marker); I.O.O.F. Building (a few steps from this marker); Griffin & McGrain Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller-Shireman House (within shouting distance of this marker); J. J. Bulleit Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Griffin Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell Predates the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Corydon United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

2. Corydon Republican Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.