St. Mary's in Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Helen Gougar
(1843 - 1907)
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 13, 2026
1. Helen Gougar Marker
Helen Mar Jackson came to Lafayette from southern Michigan to teach school in 1860. In 1863 she married attorney John D. Gougar (1836-1924). In 1897 they built this home, known as Castle Cottage, and resided here until their deaths.
A journalist, author, editor, lecturer, traveler, and political activist, Helen Gougar campaigned nationwide for temperance and women's rights.
Erected 1988.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Civil Rights • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 25.102′ N, 86° 53.166′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. It is in St. Mary's. It is at the intersection of Columbia Street and North 10th Street, on the right when traveling west on Columbia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 914 Columbia St, Lafayette IN 47901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Helen M. Gougar (a few steps from this marker); Perrin Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Red Crown Mini-Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); The Forty - Niners (approx. ¼ mile away); A Tribute to Joe Rumpza - The Vegetable King (approx. 0.3 miles away); Centennial Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lincoln in Lafayette (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ninth Street Hill (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 13, 2026
2. Castle Cottage
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
