Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Lawrenceburg is the county seat for Dearborn County
Lawrenceburg is in Dearborn County
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On East High Street west of Short Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1922, both storefronts of this c. 1860 Italianate building housed a bakery. The ovens and baking rooms stretched to the alley. Earlier, other businesses occupied one storefront, including a confectionary and a book and stationary seller. — — Map (db m226656) HM
Abraham Lincoln made a famous pre-inaugural speech from his train platform near here Feb. 12, 1861, placing emphasis on the people's part in justice and good government. — — Map (db m20600) HM
Plaque One
Captain Samuel C. Vance
Our Founder Plaque Two
In memory of Captain Vance and the pioneer families who endured the hardships of flatboat travel to reach this place in the wilderness.
They lived in log cabins . . . — — Map (db m20604) HM
On West High Street south of Mary Street, on the right when traveling south.
Formed by proclamation of Indiana Territorial Governor William Henry Harrison March 7, 1803. Named in honor of Major General Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War.
The third county to be formed, it was originally much larger. Its present boundaries . . . — — Map (db m22103) HM
On West High Street west of Mary Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Honor of the Soldiers of
the American Revolution
buried in Dearborn County
Their names are recorded in the
County Auditor's Office
Book 29 - Page 250. — — Map (db m22174) HM
On West High Street west of Mary Street, on the right when traveling west.
KOREAN WAR
This plaque is dedicated
in grateful remembrance
of the men of Dearborn
County who served their
Country in the Korean War.
In God we trust — — Map (db m22173) WM
On West High Street west of Mary Street, on the right when traveling west.
Honor Roll
In Grateful remembrance of the boys of Dearborn County who gave their lives in the World War 1917 - 1918.
Erected by the Citizens of Dearborn County, Indiana
Walter Ahrens Henry Fred Amm Elmer Andrews Hobart S. . . . — — Map (db m22203) WM
On West High Street west of Mary Street, on the right when traveling west.
World War II
For God and Country
This tablet is erected
in honor of the men who
answered their country's
call and gave their lives
for freedom — — Map (db m22175) WM
On Walnut Street south of New Street, on the left when traveling south.
Elijah Anderson was an African-American
blacksmith who lived and worked in
Lawrenceburg from 1850 to 1854.
He once told a friend that he had helped
at least 1000 slaves escape to freedom
in all sorts of weather.
Anderson left Lawrenceburg . . . — — Map (db m206618) HM
On West High Street at Vine Street, on the right when traveling east on West High Street.
The Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church was organized in 1806. In 1847, the members of the congregation and Lawrenceburg citizens donated funds to construct this Classic Revival style chapel. The brick sanctuary and wooden steeple serve as a . . . — — Map (db m222802) HM
On Green Boulevard (U.S. 50) at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Green Boulevard.
Born in Lawrenceburg, became a famous engineer who built the Eads Bridge arched over the Mississippi at St. Louis and jetties at New Orleans. During the Civil War President Lincoln commissioned him to design and build ironclad gunboats for the Union . . . — — Map (db m66910) HM
On Walnut Street south of West Tate Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Art Deco style Klausing Building from the 1930's was a Packard dealership until the late 1950's. It was later converted into a bowling alley. Walnut Bowl was a twelve-lane bowling alley until the 1960's. — — Map (db m226658) HM
On Green Boulevard (U.S. 50) at Park Street, on the right when traveling east on Green Boulevard.
Birthplace of two Indiana Governors. Albert Gallatin Porter, eighteenth Governor (1881-1885), born here April 20, 1824, died Indianapolis, May 3, 1897; and Winfield Taylor Durbin, twenty-fourth Governor (1901-1905), born here May 4, 1847, died . . . — — Map (db m66907) HM
On Walnut Street at High Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street.
1802 - - Village of Lawrenceburgh founded in the Wilderness by Capt. Samuel C. Vance
Commerce and travel are via the Ohio River. Pioneers
constructed flatboats to carry goods to New Orleans
Markets. The “Kaintucks” . . . — — Map (db m22029) HM
On East High Street north of Elm Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dr. George F. Smith came to Lawrenceburg in 1905 and opened his own practice in this home. Locals consider his home to be Lawrenceburg's first hospital. The Federal style home was built in 1857.
Lawrenceburg Heritage Plaque Program
a . . . — — Map (db m187435) HM
On East High Street at Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west on East High Street.
This Federal style building is a fine example of a three part commercial block. Local tradition asserts that this building was the location of a large cigar factory during the nineteenth century. Later the block became known for the nickel and dime . . . — — Map (db m226657) HM
On West High Street west of Mary Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dearborn County
Medal of Honor Citations
Civil War
Name - Awarded
Pvt. William Shepherd - May 3, 1865
Pvt. Frank Stolz - July 9, 1894
Pvt. David H. Helms - July 26, 1894
Pvt. Thomas A. Blasdel - August 11, 1894
Pvt. . . . — — Map (db m22171) HM
On East Center Street north of Walnut Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Regular Baptist Church of Lawrenceburg was the city's first Baptist congregation. The congregation organized in 1807 and met in various locations around the area. In 1846, this church was built in the Gothic Revival style. The building was . . . — — Map (db m187438) HM
On Mary Street north of West High Street, on the left when traveling north.
- - -( Center Section )- - -
( Center - Memorial )
+ + + THE PRICE OF FREEDOM + + +
Dedicated in Honor of All men and women
who have served in the Armed Forces and
Sacrificed Unselfishly for the Freedom of
the United States of . . . — — Map (db m22301) WM
On 2nd Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street.
Army Captain Samuel Colville Vance was a surveyor for the United States government living in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1802 he purchased all the land comprising the original town of "Lawrenceburgh." At that time the land was part of Hamilton County, . . . — — Map (db m66906) HM
On West High Street, on the left when traveling west.
Early fine quality Federal style home of Samuel Vance, built 1818. Military associate and friend of William Henry Harrison. Vance founded Lawrenceburg in 1802. River Boats landed on the grounds, and guests reached the mansion through an avenue of . . . — — Map (db m200326) HM
On South Walnut Street at Ohio River Levee, on the right when traveling south on South Walnut Street.
In Memory of our Vietnam Veterans Killed in Action
Vietnam War 1959 - 1975
Dedicated July 4, 2000
Lary Dale Fogle U.S. Army PFC - - Killed in Action December 20, 1965 - Saigon, South Vietnam
Thomas George Denning U.S.M.C. LCPL . . . — — Map (db m22037) HM
On West High Street west of Mary Street, on the right when traveling west.
In God We Trust
In Grateful remembrance of the men of Dearborn County who gave their lives in the Vietnam War, erected by the Citizens of Dearborn County, Indiana.
Honor Roll, first column:
William Omer Burkett Thomas Denning . . . — — Map (db m22202) WM
On East High Street at Elm Street, on the left when traveling south on East High Street.
c. 1820 Before the levee was built, Elm Row continued down the river to the city wharf now under water.
1836 Indiana appropriates $1,400,000 to begin construction on Whitewater Canal linking the National Rd to Ohio River.
1837 . . . — — Map (db m187437) HM
On Walnut Street north of East Center Street, on the right when traveling north.
L. Kohlerman, a local undertaker built
this example of Italianate architecture
c. 1875. In the 1860's and 1870's,
the streets in Lawrenceburg were
raised because of flooding from the
Ohio River. The first floors of
buildings were covered and . . . — — Map (db m222708) HM
On West High Street at Front Street, on the right when traveling west on West High Street.
Built by James Angevine
in York Township around 1830.
The Angevines left New York City
and traveled to Indiana where they
purchased over 1,000 acres of
land in York Township.
James and Susan Angevine
raised 12 children in this cabin
until . . . — — Map (db m222831) HM
Near West High Street at Front Street, on the right when traveling west.
James and Susan Angevine moved to
York Township in Dearborn County
in 1818 from New York. This is
the second cabin they built on their
property (c.1820). The Angevines
raised their children in this cabin until
1830. The cabin was used as a . . . — — Map (db m222830) HM
On Elm Street south of East Williams Street, on the right when traveling south.
1817 Samual Vance sells lots 165, 166, 179, and 180 to Dr. Ezra Ferris for $200.
1818 Judge Isaac Dunn pays $500 for lots 165, S. ½ of 179 and 180.
1848 House built, No. 19 Elm Row, possibly a rental.
1868 Dunn sells to . . . — — Map (db m222780) HM
On West High Street east of Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
Renowned engineer James B. Eads,
who was born in Lawrenceburg in
1820, lived in this home until his
family moved to St. Louis in 1833.
Eads was a self-taught engineer
and is known for designing the
Bridge across the Mississippi River
in 1869. . . . — — Map (db m222819) HM
On Short Street south of East Williams Street, on the right when traveling south.
This Italianate building was originally
the First National Bank of
Lawrenceburg, one of three local
banks. It was built c. 1863 by Martin
Tittle, a local master brick mason.
Tittle built many of the city's
prominent buildings during . . . — — Map (db m222795) HM
On West Center Street east of Lake Street, on the left when traveling east.
This Greek Revival style church
was built in 1860 to replace the
congregation's original church, located
on East Center Street near the
marketplace. In the 1930's the
Fraternal Order of Eagles purchased
the building and occupied it for
many . . . — — Map (db m222847) HM
On West Center Street east of Lake Street, on the left when traveling east.
1830's Ger. immigrants began setting in Lawrenceburgh.
1839 Congregation formed. Like many other early church groups they met in the old Methodist Episcopal Meeting House erected in 1821 on Walnut Street where the Liedertafel Hall now . . . — — Map (db m222851) HM
On Elm Street at East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street.
Judge Isaac Dunn owned two
houses at High and Elm Streets.
The larger on the northeast corner
was built after Dunn married the
widow Harriet Hunter in 1843.
This Greek Revival home was
more elaborate than Dunn's
other home, built in . . . — — Map (db m222759) HM
On Walnut Street south of West Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Liedertafel, a musical group
of German immigrants, built the
Liedertafel Hall in 1893. The
Italianate theater hosted Liedertafel
performances, dances, moving
pictures and vaudeville acts.
The name was changed to Liberty
Theater during . . . — — Map (db m222713) HM
On East High Street west of Short Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Ferris Drug Store was at this
location as early as 1830. This
building was built in 1853 after a fire
destroyed the original. In 1901, the
McCullough Drug Company
purchased the building. John C. and
his son John L. McCullough
established . . . — — Map (db m222738) HM
On Walnut Street south of West Williams Street, on the right when traveling south.
This Italianate building constructed
in 1885 was originally a buggy and
carriage factory for Helfer and
Woodward. The carriages were sold
mostly in the South. Lewis Adler
bought the building in 1861. Adler
remodeled the first floor to . . . — — Map (db m222729) HM
On Short Street south of East Williams Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Lawrenceburg Volunteer Fire
Department was established in 1882.
Company No. 1 was located
here on Short Street, and Company
No. 2 was near Shipping Street. Both
firehouses were identical Queen Anne
style buildings built c.1882. . . . — — Map (db m222799) HM
On East High Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on East High Street.
Lawrenceburg was founded in 1802 by Captain Samuel Vance, a U.S. Government surveyor who purchased the land that would become Lawrenceburg. With the beginning of steamboat shipping after the War of 1812, came the evolution of the city's historic . . . — — Map (db m222744) HM
On West Williams Street at Mary Street, on the right when traveling east on West Williams Street.
This Queen Anne style train depot,
built by the railway company
c.1900, served passengers on the
Saint Louis Division of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
until 1972. This brick depot
replaced an earlier wood frame
depot from c. 1850. — — Map (db m222840) HM
On Walnut Street south of East Tate Street, on the left when traveling south.
James B. Weddle built the
Walnut Theater in 1925. Weddle
and his son ran the theater until
they sold it in 1978. The interior
was remodeled after the 1937
flood to reflect the popular Art Deco
style of the time. The large
marquee was added in . . . — — Map (db m222712) HM
