Cambridge City in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Overbeck House and Studio
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 9, 2006
1. Overbeck House and Studio Marker
Indiana's first art pottery, a nationally-recognized product of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, was produced 1911–1955 by the Overbeck sisters. Their 1930s Federal Style house, one block south, was listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1976.Erected 1992 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Jerry and Phyllis Mattheis. (Marker Number 89.1992.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 39° 48.77′ N, 85° 9.716′ W. Marker is in Cambridge City, Indiana, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 40) and South Pearl Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge City IN 47327, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Virginia Claypool Meredith (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron Brigade Commander (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . Overbeck Art Pottery History. From the Museum of Oberbeck Art Pottery at the Cambridge City Public Library. (Submitted on April 16, 2006.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 9, 2006
2. Overbeck House and Studio
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 21, 2020
3. Overbeck House and Studio Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 21, 2020
4. Overbeck House and Studio
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,711 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.
