Centerville in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Oliver P. Morton Home

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 9, 2006

1. Oliver P. Morton Home Marker

Inscription.
Residence of Oliver P. Morton, Governor of Indiana during the crucial years of the American Civil War, 1861-65. U.S. Senator, 1867-77. Morton was the first native-born governor of Indiana.

Erected 1962 by Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission. (Marker Number 89.1962.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list.

Location. 39° 49.054′ N, 85° 0.017′ W. Marker is in Centerville, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is on West Main Street east of Willow Grove Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 319 West Main Street, Centerville IN 47330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early Masonic Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wayne County Seminary (about 600 feet away); The Stencil House 1820 (about 600 feet away); Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); Pike Towns (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerville.

Also see . . .
1. Oliver P. Morton House. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on September 6, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Oliver P. Morton (1823-1877).

Marker and Brass Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 9, 2006

2. Marker and Brass Plaque

Morrisson-Reeves Library Local History website entry (Submitted on April 16, 2006.)

3. Oliver P. Morton. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 19, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Home of Oliver P. Morton image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 9, 2006

3. Home of Oliver P. Morton

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 9, 2006

4. Home of Oliver P. Morton

Closeup of Undated Brass Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 9, 2006

5. Closeup of Undated Brass Plaque

Home of Governor Oliver P. Morton. Erected by Home Culture Club and Citizens of Center Township.

Oliver Hazard Perry Morton image. Click for full size.

via Wikipedia, unknown

6. Oliver Hazard Perry Morton

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,361 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 6. submitted on April 19, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.