Napoleon in Ripley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Central House

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 17, 2024

1. Central House Marker

aka Tavern Inn
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Inscription. This property
has been placed
on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the
United States
Department of
the Interior

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 39° 12.302′ N, 85° 19.697′ W. Marker is in Napoleon, Indiana, in Ripley County. Marker is on West Napoleon Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3664 W Napoleon Main Street, Osgood IN 47037, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Artist John W. Love (within shouting distance of this marker); Berry's Trace (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barbara Fox, Pioneer Lady Inventor (about 700 feet away); Elias Conwell House (about 700 feet away); The Fugitive Trail (approx. 5.4 miles away); Abolitionists (approx. 5.4 miles away); John Andrews, Master Craftsman (approx. 5½ miles away); James Harrison Cravens (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Napoleon.

Regarding Central House. Central House, located near the center of Napoleon, Indiana, is a large, two-story structure of Federal design thought to have been built sometime

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in the late 1820s. Restoration of this building was done by the Napoleon Community Recreation and Restoration Corporation, which made the building available for use by various community organizations.

Also see . . .
1. Central House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 1, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Central House. Venue website homepage (Submitted on March 1, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Central House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 17, 2024

2. Central House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.