Delphi in Carroll County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Foreman-Case House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 15, 2024
1. Foreman-Case House Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 40° 35.22′ N, 86° 40.276′ W. Marker is in Delphi, Indiana, in Carroll County. It is on East Main Street east of South Indiana Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 E Main St, Delphi IN 46923, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana and specifically in Central Indiana. 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: Fred Niewerth Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Young Building (about 500 feet away); Delphi City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Brick (approx. 0.2 miles away); Civil War Memorial - Carroll County Indiana (approx. 0.2 miles away); Delphi (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Delphi (approx. 0.2 miles away); Delphi Courthouse Square Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delphi.
Regarding Foreman-Case House. Excerpts from the National Register
this page online
This two story brick house is a locally outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture. The full pediment of the main facade and interior woodwork with boldly scaled classical moldings make the Foreman-Case House one of the best examples of Greek Revival in Delphi. The house is associated with Reed Case, who was a prominent citizen of Delphi.
The Foreman-Case House was built c. 1851 for Henry and Rudolph Foreman. In 1854, the Foremans moved to Chicago and the house was sold to James Gridley, who in turn sold the property to Reed Case in 1855. Case owned this house for four years before deeding it to his daughter, Josephine (Case) Schermerhorn, as a wedding gift. The house remained in the family until 1974
In the 1830s, Case became involved in the construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal. In 1836, he was contracted to build portions of the canal in Miami County. Shortly after this, Mr. Case moved to the Delphi area and completed portions of the canal just south of town.
When the Wabash Valley Railroad (now Norfolk and Western) was built along the Wabash and Erie Canal bed, Reed Case was appointed to start the Carroll County portion of the project. He rode the first train to use the tracks in June of 1856. Just prior to this event, Case purchased the nominated property, and converted his former house to an inn.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 15, 2024
2. Foreman-Case House Marker
Also see . . .
1. Foreman-Case House (PDF). National Register nomination for the house, which was listed in 1990. (Prepared by Martha Justice; via Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database) (Submitted on July 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. c. 1851 Greek Revival in Delphi, IN. Archived for-sale listing includes interior and exterior photographs of the house. (Old House Dreams, 2021) (Submitted on July 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
