Connersville in Fayette County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Canal House

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

1. Canal House Marker

Inscription.

1841 Built as Headquarters of the Whitewater Valley Canal Co.
1854 Savings Bank of Indiana
Home of:
Dr. S. W. Vance 1857-1936
Congressman and Mrs. Finly H. Gray 1936-1947
1947 - 1971 V. F. W. Post 571
1971 - 1973 Restored by Historic Connersville Inc.

Erected by Indian Hill Chapter National Society Daughters of American Colonists.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 39° 38.407′ N, 85° 8.386′ W. Marker is in Connersville, Indiana, in Fayette County. Marker is on East 4th Street east of North Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is at the parking lot entrance to the Canal House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 East 4th Street, Connersville IN 47331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Whitewater Valley Arts Association Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayette County Honor Rolls (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayette County, Indiana

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Conner (about 400 feet away); Oldest Buisness Building (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named John Conner (about 500 feet away); Connersville History Mural (about 500 feet away); Monty (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Connersville.

Canal House -and- Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Canal House -and- Marker

Canal House National Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 29, 2023

3. Canal House National Register of Historic Places Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on May 4, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.