Crawfordsville in Montgomery County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Elston Homestead
Presented to Wabash College by Major Elston's grandson, Isaac Compton Elston, Jr., 1873-1964. Veteran of the Spanish-American War, banker, broker and long a good friend and trustee of the college.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War of 1812 • War, Spanish-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 40° 2.443′ N, 86° 53.801′ W. Marker is in Crawfordsville, Indiana, in Montgomery County. Marker is on East Pike Street. Just east of Vernon Street. Lane Place (another historic home) is on the south side of East Pike Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crawfordsville IN 47933, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elston Memorial Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major General Lew Wallace (about 400 feet away); Henry S. Lane (about 600 feet away); Saint John's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Federal Land Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Howdy Wilcox (approx. 0.2 miles away); Otto Schlemmer Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Montgomery County's Tribute to her Heroic Dead (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crawfordsville.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,004 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 21, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 2. submitted on June 14, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3. submitted on March 21, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.