While living with his father on a farm about seventeen miles from here, came often to Boonville to hear court trials and to borrow books from John A. Brackenridge.
From this corner Abraham Lincoln traveled North by ox-team on the Old . . . — — Map (db m243595) HM
Who through hard work, practical genius, and American opportunity, rose to positions of high honor and responsibility in both Houses of Congress. His distinguished service to the State of Indiana was an important contribution to American ideals . . . — — Map (db m243598) HM
On this 27th day of February, 1992 the citizens of Warrick Co. Dedicate this monument to the Men and Women from our county who served in the United States Armed Forces in Operation Desert Shield / Storm and all military personel involved . . . — — Map (db m243603) WM
First Indiana State Legislator
Lt. Governor State of Ind. 1819
Governor State of Ind.
Sept. 12, 1822 to Dec. 5, 1822
U.S. Congressman 8 terms. 1823 1839 — — Map (db m243602) HM
President of Warrick County Historical Society
1922 1927
President of Southwestern Indiana historical Society
1929 1931
Who performed important service in establishing by verified statements from pioneers the . . . — — Map (db m243596) HM
Built in 1878 by James E. and Cora Absnier for use as an ice house. Each winter ice cut from the river and Mill Pond was stored within its 17 inch thick walls. Restored in 1969 by Nanene Queen Engle, a granddaughter of the Abshiers. — — Map (db m207289) HM
Built by A. M. Phelps. George Fuquay and sons opened Fuquay Department Store in 1860 and did business here for 24 years. Later it housed both bakery and grocery stores. At one time the telephone exchange was on the second floor. — — Map (db m207347) HM
Built by Salvin Bates a dry goods merchant, about 1860. In June, 1887 house was bought by Dr. William Walden, a prominent Newburgh physician, who lived here for 54 years. — — Map (db m207298) HM
House built 1860's. Second floor added after 1926 fire. Home to Newburgh Register publisher and Newburgh Bandmember Albert "Boonie" Burns; Methodist minister S. Stroud; and Castle H.S. founding proponent Eldredge Rust with wife schoolteacher Nellie . . . — — Map (db m207313) HM
House built by Ed. C. Williams about 1850. It was bought by Mary C. Butler in 1881. Evansville, Indianapolis, and Crawfordsville R.R. Co. owned this property, hoping a rail line was coming throughs Newburgh. Louise Alexander lived here from 1892 to . . . — — Map (db m227059) HM
The Citizens Bank was opened in 1902, about 1920 bank doubled in size and renamed Newburgh State Bank. Had a large double door vault, safest vault in Midwest area. On second floor Dr. Robert Calvin and Dr. Cade Munns had offices, also Indiana Bell . . . — — Map (db m207291) HM
Built in 1864 by Compense and Louise Clements. It was the home of Ernest Otto Koch, an early brick and tile manufacturer from 1870 to 1886. In later years the home of Neely C. Metcalf, a local tinsmith and for years a rural mailcarrier. — — Map (db m207325) HM
Built about 1870 by Corneal McCormick, Kentucky native and landowner, who operated a grocery on Water St. A skilled musician and violin maker, he usually kept a glue pot warming on the hearth here, ready for use. — — Map (db m207342) HM
John Cutteridge moved to Newburgh from Cambridgeshire, England, in 1851. He was the proprietor of a livery, feed and sale stable. His daughter, Dorcus Curtis lived here until her death. — — Map (db m207311) HM
House built about 1855 by John Darby and wife, Emily Hazen. He was a grandson of John Sprinkle, founder of Newburgh. Fred and Sallie Cook, and their daughters, Freda and Bess lived here for many years. — — Map (db m207287) HM
In 1912 a hardware store was owned here by John C. and Mary DeForest. Henry A. Lawhead owned it in 1920 later Bruce Lawhead ran a shoe shop the repair prices were moderate and the work of best quality. April 1957 owned by Clayton T. and Kathryn . . . — — Map (db m207321) HM
Last location of Delaney Academy built about 1857 by A.M. Phelps and others. It remained here until 1867. The object of the school was to train young men for the ministry, but admission was not denied any man or woman seeking a higher education. — — Map (db m207329) HM
The rear wing part of original house built by Samuel Short in 1820. Main section built by Dr. Tillman in 1865. After fire in 1870 American Gothic porch installed. Restored in 1936. — — Map (db m207286) HM
Dr. Mary E. Phelps, Robert Phelps' adopted daughter, graduated from Women's Medical School, Northwestern University in 1893. She was the first woman doctor in this area between 1912-1924. Mrs. Ethel Sargeant Spiegel purchased the house from Dr. . . . — — Map (db m207344) HM
House built about 1843. Dr. William P. Thompson lived here from 1863 to 1913. The design is a classic Greek Revival town house, with a windowed top, which served to monitor traffic on the river. — — Map (db m207322) HM
Newburgh traces its origins to ca. 1803, when squatters, led by John Sprinkle, were forced to leave Henderson, Kentucky, where they had resided since 1792. Sprinkle, at the time of his death in 1821, had a ferry, a tavern, and a pork-packing . . . — — Map (db m207265) HM
Built in 1912 as a passenger and freight depot. Cars daily brought merchandise to local businessmen. Tower room used by ticket agent as bedroom. Building remodeled into a home by Lelon and Jane Crenshaw in 1952. — — Map (db m207263) HM
Built in 1854 by Jedidiah Ewin, an early merchant
and postmaster. In 1876 the home of Dr. George
Lacke. In later years the home of Edward and
Carrie Lacke, local pharmacists and owners of
Lacke Drug Store. — — Map (db m227036) HM
House built in 1867 by Fred Frank, a Civil War veteran, who ran a tailoring and dry goods shop on Water St. His daughter, Mrs. Anna Allen was a librarian here for 20 years. — — Map (db m207338) HM
This house was built about 1852 by Henry J.P. Haney. It is an Early American six-room solid brick house. Lt. John R. Bell, who distinguished himself during the Civil War, and wife, Eliza Jane, lived here in 1864. Erastus and Emily Williams lived . . . — — Map (db m207272) HM
House built in 1891 by the Koch family, who, for many years, contributed much to the progress of Newburgh. They were in the brick, tile and stoneware business. House remained in Koch family until the death of Caroline in 1935. — — Map (db m207327) HM
Built in 1911 by Herman Brizius, a pharmacist, and his wife, Mattie Lant, who lived here over 50 years. He was a graduate of Purdue Univ. who owned and operated Brizius Drug Store on State St. in Newburgh from 1906 to 1940. — — Map (db m207356) HM
Built 1870 by Philip Herscher who opened a grocery. In 1893 Fred Litzenberger opened his grocery. Family lived on the second floor. Otto Britzius moved his meat market here in 1920. During the 1937 flood the Post Office used this building. Later . . . — — Map (db m207348) HM
A fire of March 1888 started in identical home on corner and destroyed both after a heroic battle of neighbors and townsfolk fought hard to save the block. Both homes were rebuilt to resemble original structures. Prior to fire, this was home to Dr. . . . — — Map (db m207349) HM
Jacob Brenner, a German immigrant brick mason, built the brick portion of this Federal style house in 1845, using clay from his property. Several additions have been made to the house starting around 1900. — — Map (db m207330) HM
Built by John M. Kuebler about 1860. In addition to being a tanner by trade he raised grapes and made wine of excellent quality. Many people enjoyed these gardens for years. — — Map (db m207328) HM
You are overlooking a river that once belonged to France. While the name Ohio comes from the Iroquois word oyo, to the French it was La Belle Riviere the Beautiful River. This plaque honors three adventurous Frenchmen. The first, . . . — — Map (db m207269) HM
It was here that John Sprinkle landed in the spring of 1803 to establish the first permanent settlement in Warrick Co. He was a native Pennsylvanian and a blacksmith by trade.
In 1818 he had the land surveyed and laid out the Town of . . . — — Map (db m207264) HM
Built between 1850-1880. Legend has it, uses have included ice house and tack shop. Most recently known as a mortuary museum. For many years, this gem was concealed within another structure. In 1986 a fire revealed the little brick house inside. — — Map (db m207233) HM
Twin cottages built in 1928 as homes for "Lockmaster" and "Assistant in order to watch over the lock and dam below. This federal land with houses given to Newburgh in 1979 for public use after locks were demolished. Today offered for rental for . . . — — Map (db m207235) HM
House built about 1846 by Matthew Luce. This white frame sill house was occupied for many years by Louis and Caroline Brizius Pepmiller, a native of Holland, and a business partner in the Brizius Milling Company. — — Map (db m207350) HM
House built about 1862 by Louis and Katherine Schafer Schumacher. They lived here thirty years. Original architecture has remained the same through the years. — — Map (db m207340) HM
Built by Luther Marshall Miner in the early 1840's. His daughter, Eldora Miner Raleigh, a teacher, artist, historian and early leader in the women's rights movement, lived here until her death in 1930. — — Map (db m207300) HM
Newburgh's oldest cemetery, formally laid out in 1846, but probably in use as early as 1828. Each lot was 18x18 enclosed by a white picket fence with a locked gate. Down through the years many graves have been removed to Rose Hill Cemetery. — — Map (db m227048) HM
The first town north of the Mason-Dixon Line to be captured by the Confederate forces during the War Between the States. Brig. Gen Adam R. Johnson with a guerrilla band crossed the Ohio River and confiscated supplies and ammunition without a . . . — — Map (db m138461) HM WM
NL & WC was started around 1914 when they laid water pipes and bought ground from the Methodist Church for a big water tank. Herman Schumacher and Roscoe Denison were the first owners. Later Eugene Sargeant replaced Denison. In 1930 S.I.G. & E.C. . . . — — Map (db m207268) HM
The story of the Ohio River is not complete without the story of its locks and dams. Early navigation on the Ohio was restricted by water levels dictated by the seasons. In the dry season the river was so shallow in parts it could be crossed by . . . — — Map (db m207232) HM
Built in 1845 by Nicholas Schuetz, father of John Schuetz. House is early American design with brick walls, stone lintels and a central doorway with transom and sidelights. Remained in Schuetz family until 1963. — — Map (db m207285) HM
Federal style house built ebeet 1855 by Peter Koch, who came from Darmstedt, Germany. At his place of business on Water St. he sold groceries, provisions, queensware, glassware, tobacco and notions. On Oct. 1, 1865 he was married to Margarethe . . . — — Map (db m207332) HM
This mansion was built in 1850 by A. M. Phelps, philanthropist, builder and merchant. The family of Charles Hopkins lived here for many years. — — Map (db m207345) HM
A M. Phelps, well known philanthropist-prominent citizen, built wooden super-structure as house for his family before 1837. Added brick ground-level section when Jennings St. was constructed and State St. lowered in 1857. Purchased in 1917 by his . . . — — Map (db m207319) HM
Built 1873. Home to Prof. Henry B. Durgin who began Newburgh's largest private school in 1851. His wife Mary was granddaughter to early area settler and woodsman, Bailey Anderson. During 1920's, this was home to Herbert Ellis and wife Eula, pianist . . . — — Map (db m207323) HM
This home is typical of the brick houses built in early Newburgh. Built by John Cutteridge. Some of the owners were Joshua Gray, Charles Brennen, Isaac Butterworth and in 1873 bought by Catharine A. Ringham. For 30 years Byron and Sadye Wilson lived . . . — — Map (db m207308) HM
Built prior to 1845 by Abner Luce. House was built in three sections. After 1898 the family of Andrew Rutledge lived here for some 45 years. — — Map (db m207316) HM
House built in 1856 by Joshua and Emeline Garwood McKinney. Sold to Samuel R. Weed in 1857, whose third wife was Mary Ann Polly Castle, daughter of Ozro Castle. Dr. Union T. and Jennie Mitchell Taylor owned house in 1918. — — Map (db m207353) HM
In 1803 John Sprinkle left Kentucky and landed two miles below Cypress Creek. Founded the town of Sprinklesburg later called Newburgh. He was a blacksmith by trade. John E. and Eleanor Igleheart owned the land from 1905 to 1921. Founder and . . . — — Map (db m207302) HM
In 1862 a group of Catholic families met at the home of Henry Weiss to begin preparations for the building of a church. The new church was dedicated July, 1867. The congregation numbered about 30 families. It remained here until April, 1959 and . . . — — Map (db m207324) HM
Built in the 1840's by Stokes Garwood, blacksmith and wagon and plow maker. House is one of the oldest in this area. It is a good example of Greek Revival architecture. — — Map (db m207355) HM
This building built prior to the Civil War. In 1917 Ernest H. Koch, Sr. and Henry H. Powell organized the Newburgh Tobacco Co. to make smoking and chewing tobacco. Their slogan was "The Twist that put Newburgh on the Map". In 1946 building made into . . . — — Map (db m207266) HM
Built by Herman Schumacher after 1915. The Newburgh Amusement Co. formed in 1918 to present theatrical plays, operas, concerts, and motion pictures. Latest motion pictures of the times were shown from 1917 until 1956. Later it became a community . . . — — Map (db m207292) HM
Thomas Bethell built this house in 1855 after success in a river trading business and a general merchandising store on Water Street. He was Captain of Company I during the Civil War. His daughter, Eliza Bethell Warren lived here after her marriage . . . — — Map (db m207294) HM
Built around 1840 by Thomas P. Gunnell, an Englishman, who came from Philadelphia. He was a blacksmith, dealing in plows, wagons and buggies. He represented this district at the National Convention that nominated Fillmore for President. — — Map (db m207295) HM
Built in 1839 by Joseph Weis, harness maker. Oldest brick house in Newburgh. Catholic congregation held masses in this house before they built their church across the street. — — Map (db m207284) HM
This Federal style half house was built in 1843 by Henry Williams. Was occupied for years by John and Carrie Brizius Raab. John Raab was a partner in the Brizius Milling Company. — — Map (db m207270) HM
Samuel Wright from New Orleans built this house in 1862. Joseph and Lavinia Hathaway Snyder lived here from 1900 to 1918. Ralph W. Meadows, long-time principal of Newburgh Schools, and wife Helen Dougan Meadows, lived here 35 years. — — Map (db m227056) HM
Memorial done in honor of all who have served in the United States Military
Dedicated in Memory of past Commander Paul R. Higgs — — Map (db m285519) WM
