Noblesville in Hamilton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
J. L. Evans Building
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 29, 2009
1. J. L. Evans Building Marker
This building has been continuously used as a tavern since it was built by James L. Evans in 1889. It was strategically located on this corner to service railroad passengers with food and drink downstairs and boarding upstairs.
Erected by Noblesville Main Street, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 40° 2.799′ N, 86° 0.873′ W. Marker is in Noblesville, Indiana, in Hamilton County. It is at the intersection of Logan Street and 8th Street, on the left when traveling east on Logan Street. Marker is on the north courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 808 Logan Street, Noblesville IN 46060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and specifically in Greater Indianapolis. 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: Lybrand-Oursler Block (a few steps from this marker); Lacy Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamilton County (Indiana) Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Craycraft Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The Noblesville Commercial Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Sowerwine Building
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Also see . . . Noblesville Indiana. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 29, 2009
2. J. L. Evans Building and Marker
Railroad track is just beyond left edge of photo.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 24, 2023
3. J. L. Evans Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,411 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 21, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
