Greensburg in Decatur County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Naegel Building

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011

1. The Naegel Building Marker

Inscription. In 1893 Robert Naegel built this two-story structure featuring an elaborate metal facade that reflects a combination of Italianate and Queen Anne architecture. The Capital Finance Corporation was located here for nearly 40 years, beginning in the late 20's. The Greensburg Engineering Company shared the back of the store until 1960. Over time the second floor provided residences for many individuals including Mr. Naegel.

Erected by the Decatur County Community Foundation, the Indiana Humanities Council, Historical Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Decatur County Alliance for Preservation, Historical Society of Decatur County, Students of Greensburg Elementary School fifth seminar, and the St. Mary’s Little Hoosiers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1826.

Location. 39° 20.228′ N, 85° 28.959′ W. Marker is in Greensburg, Indiana, in Decatur County. It is on North Franklin Street north of East Main Street (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling north. Located on the East side of the Decatur County Courthouse square in Greensburg, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 North Franklin Street, Greensburg IN 47240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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

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of this marker: The Erdman Building (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Thomas Hendricks / Elizabeth Trimble Hendricks (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilder Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Seitz Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Decatur County All Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Decatur County Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Huber Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Donnell -V.- State, 1852 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensburg.

Regarding The Naegel Building. Currently "Greensburg Printing Inc." occupies the building's store front.

Wide View - The Naegel Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011

2. Wide View - The Naegel Building Marker

The Naegel Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 19, 2022

3. The Naegel Building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 878 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on October 5, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.