On East Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built c. 1873 by Dr. William Bracken, this excellent Italianate commercial building displays decorative cornice work and unique rope trim on the upper window hoods. Dr. Bracken originally lived and worked in the west portion, which later housed a . . . — — Map (db m241665) HM
On East Washington Street near North Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
Fisher, an entrepreneur who helped
make automobiles a viable form of
transportation, was born in Greensburg,
1874. He co-founded Prest-O-Lite Co.,
1904, which developed acetylene gas
vehicle headlights distributed
nationwide. Co-founder and . . . — — Map (db m207242) HM
On East Main Street just east of South Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1922, The Citizens’ National Bank (established 1871) building displays the Neo Classic / Classical Revival style, featuring an arch, dentils, and both Doric and Tuscan columns. The Greensburg Building and Loan Association later occupied the . . . — — Map (db m207373) HM
On East Main Street (State Road 46) west of North Lathrop Street, on the right when traveling west.
Side one
Wilder (1830-1917), resident of Greensburg circa 1858-1869, built this home 1865-1866. He was millwright and inventor; provided major employment in the area. Enlisted in Civil War; appointed lieutenant colonel of Seventeenth . . . — — Map (db m44744) HM
On North Franklin Street north of East Main Street (U.S. 421), on the left when traveling north.
1822 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1922
Colonel Thomas Hendricks
Veteran of the War of 1812
Founded this Town in 1821
He built the first cabin and donated one
hundred acres of ground to the new . . . — — Map (db m44769) HM
On East Main Street at South Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
The original federal style building on this location was built c.1850, with Italianate ironwork columns and lower level storefront windows added c. 1875, utilized as a hotel, the Citizen's National Bank, and the South Side Theatre, the structure was . . . — — Map (db m241662) HM
Built by the Pan-American Bridge Company of New Castle, Indiana, in 1915. This bridge originally carried County Road 700 South over Sand Creek, 2.5 miles East of Letts, Indiana. This bridge was disassembled, rehabilitated, and reconstructed at . . . — — Map (db m22028) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 421) west of North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west.
Note: When this Memorial was documented and photographed (Sunday: 7-17-2011), it was being yet constructed (and/or reconstructed.) There were skids of building material setting about in the parking lot, ground opened, concrete just finished, . . . — — Map (db m45063) WM
On East Main Street (U.S. 421) west of North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west.
( Front Plaque )
In Honor
of the Civil War Soldiers
of Decatur County.
“This monument cannot disclose.
Nor can the skill of mortal make
a record of the countless woes
they suffered for their Country’s sake.” . . . — — Map (db m44943) WM
On East Main Street (U.S. 421) west of North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east.
Site of the original court house built in 1827 and occupied until 1854. Present building completed in 1860. Large tooth aspen tree appeared in 1870 on the roof of the 115 foot clock tower. In July, 1863, it became a temporary armory while troops . . . — — Map (db m44757) HM
On East Washington Street east of North Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
Side one:
Luther Donnell was convicted in Decatur Circuit Court (1849) of aiding fugitive slaves, Caroline and her four children, to escape to Canada. In Donnell v. State, Indiana Supreme Court reversed the conviction, claiming that under . . . — — Map (db m44752) HM
On County Road N80NE at Road E280N, on the right when traveling south on County Road N80NE.
Caroline and her four children escaped Kentucky slave owner October 31, 1847; they crossed Ohio River near Madison. After passing near here, Fugit Township black and white residents hid family close to Clarksburg. While hidden, family seized . . . — — Map (db m44743) HM
On South Franklin Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Franklin Street.
Built c.1850, this Italianate commercial building was used to house the courthouse offices during the construction of the present courthouse from 1854 to 1860. It also housed a community center (Washington Hall) which doubled as the publishing site . . . — — Map (db m241663) HM
On North Broadway Street at Indiana Road 46, on the right when traveling south on North Broadway Street.
Constructed c. 1860 in Classical Revival style, it displays a unique parapet front gable roof with wood topped "steps.” At least four food distributors were located at this site, including Kammerling's Meats in 1908, the Model Grocery in 1914, . . . — — Map (db m187666) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 421) east of South Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built circa 1865 by Abraham Reiter, this 3-story Italianate style commercial building continuously housed a series of dry goods companies for over 75 years. After a period of vacancy, in 1948 Holthouse Furniture occupied the space for 10 years. This . . . — — Map (db m207370) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 421) at South Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Once featuring a cupola at its peak, this 1867 structure displays Italianate Commercial architecture. The only building with four stories, it was first known as the Seitz House Hotel in 1886 and remained a hotel for over 30 years. It housed the . . . — — Map (db m207335) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 421) west of North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west.
( Front Plaque )
( Bronze “Crest” of the “Spanish War Veterans 1898 - 1902" )
( Obverse Plaque )
( Likeness of the Original Memorial )
Original Spanish American War Memorial
On 24 August . . . — — Map (db m44798) WM
On East Main Street (U.S. 421) east of South Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1891, corner towers, an original center pediment, and three arches framing the square windows reflect Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. J.M. Woodfill & Sons clothing store occupied the west location at this time, and continued for over . . . — — Map (db m207359) HM
On North Franklin Street south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
The bay window and ornamental corners of this building represent one of the few examples of Queen Anne architecture in the Courthouse Square district. Built in 1908 b George Erdmann, it originally housed a saloon. Later Roy C. Kanouse, known as “The . . . — — Map (db m207274) HM
On North Franklin Street north of East Main Street (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling north.
In 1893 Robert Naegel built this two-story structure featuring an elaborate metal facade that reflects a combination of Italianate and Queen Anne architecture. The Capital Finance Corporation was located here for nearly 40 years, beginning in the . . . — — Map (db m44947) HM
On East Washington St east of North Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
The west side of this 1885 Italianate commercial style building was occupied by the Fair Store from circa 1908 to 1972. Hunter’s Pharmacy replaced the variety store and continued there until 2000. The upper story housed the G.A.R. Hall for nearly 30 . . . — — Map (db m207262) HM
Civil War hero Col. John T. Wilder built this Italianate structure in 1865. The mansard roof and decorative trim added a year later reflected the newly-popular Second Empire architecture., making it the first 3-story building in Greensburg. The . . . — — Map (db m207273) HM
On North Broadway Street north of West Main Street (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling north.
Believed to be one of the oldest buildings in the district, this Federal Style building constructed circa 1850 displays the low-pitch gable roof indicative of the period. The structure has housed numerous businesses, one of the earliest known being . . . — — Map (db m207260) HM
