Attica in Fountain County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Old Church
Cottrell Village
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2008
1. The Old Chrch Marker
Restored 1989 by the
John Cottrell Foundation
Erected 1989.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 40° 17.601′ N, 87° 14.797′ W. Marker is in Attica, Indiana, in Fountain County. Marker is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 360 East Main Street, Attica IN 47918, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall M Milford Home (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Attica (about 800 feet away); Devon Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Spirit of the American Doughboy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. John Evans (approx. 0.2 miles away); Attica’s Carnegie Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Italianate Style House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Attica.
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Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2008
2. The Old Church Building and Marker
Historic Marker is on the Right side of Church Entrance.
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2008
3. Old Church and the Two Story Home Restored by John Cottrell Foundation.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 25, 2008
4. Third Building: Part of "Cottrell Village"
Just around the corner of the Old Church is this one story, historically preserved home which has been added to the Cottrell Village along with the Church. The gate on the right opens to the outbuildings.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 25, 2008
5. Outbuildings next to the historical home
Completing the atmosphere of the old Cottrell Village, near the added one story frame home, are the old outbuildings. The left building is a privy and the right building is a smokehouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,476 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4, 5. submitted on June 26, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
