Veraestau Historic Site
Listed in Historical place, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History
4696 Veraestau Ln, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Overlooking the Ohio River, Veraestau Historic Site preserves an elegant 1810 Federal-style mansion, formal gardens, and beautiful grounds. This National Historic Landmark tells the story of Indiana's early settlement, river commerce, and Underground Railroad heritage
Posey House
225 N Oak St, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The Posey House preserves the home of Thomas Posey, Indiana Territory's last governor before statehood. Located at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, it offers visitors a glimpse into frontier government and everyday life during Indiana's formative years.
Colonel William Jones Home
620 E County Rd 1575 N, Gentryville, Indiana 47537
Built between 1807 and 1810, the Colonel William Jones Home preserves the legacy of an Indiana pioneer, military leader, and friend of William Henry Harrison. The historic home also shares important connections with Abraham Lincoln's boyhood in Spencer County.
William Henry Harrison Log Cabin
Listed in Historic demonstrations, Historic Home, Indian Wars, Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
419 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The William Henry Harrison Log Cabin is an interpretive frontier cabin at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site. Furnished to represent early nineteenth-century pioneer life, it helps visitors understand the homes and daily experiences of Indiana Territory settlers.
The Museum of the Coal Industry
Listed in Mining Museum, Museum
401 IN-68, Lynnville, Indiana 47619
The Museum of the Coal Industry preserves southwestern Indiana's mining heritage through interactive exhibits, historic mining equipment, a restored company house and store, and the famous "Tinker Bell" locomotive, offering visitors a fascinating look at life in Indiana's coalfields.
Jefferson Barracks Historic Site – Tent City
252 Cy Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63125
This marker commemorates the World War II Tent City at Jefferson Barracks, where thousands of Army recruits lived in canvas hutments during the military buildup of 1940–1941 before deploying to serve around the world.
Thomas T. Wright House
4711 IN-56 Scenic, Vevay, Indiana 47043
Built in 1838 for steamboat captain Thomas T. Wright, this Greek Revival home overlooks the Ohio River near Vevay. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it reflects the prosperity and architectural elegance of Indiana's river commerce era.
Site of Ranger, Indiana
Listed in Historical landmark
10495-10111 French Ridge Rd, Tell City, Indiana 47586
The Site of Ranger marks a former Perry County community whose post office served local residents for nearly 90 years. Though little remains today, it preserves the story of one of Indiana's many small rural settlements and their importance to everyday frontier life.
Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast
206 W Turnpike St, Vevay, Indiana 47043
Built in 1874, the Schenck Mansion is a beautifully restored Italianate home that now operates as a bed and breakfast. Its elegant Victorian architecture and downtown Vevay location make it a perfect base for exploring Switzerland County's history.
Floyd County Historical Society Museum (Padgett Museum)
509 W Market St, New Albany, Indiana 47150
The Floyd County Historical Society Museum preserves the history of New Albany through exhibits, archives, and local artifacts. Located beside the historic Culbertson Mansion, it offers an excellent introduction to the people, industries, and river heritage of Floyd County.
Veraestau Historic Site
Listed in Historical place, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History
4696 Veraestau Ln, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Overlooking the Ohio River, Veraestau Historic Site preserves an elegant 1810 Federal-style mansion, formal gardens, and beautiful grounds. This National Historic Landmark tells the story of Indiana's early settlement, river commerce, and Underground Railroad heritage
Posey House
225 N Oak St, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The Posey House preserves the home of Thomas Posey, Indiana Territory's last governor before statehood. Located at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, it offers visitors a glimpse into frontier government and everyday life during Indiana's formative years.
Colonel William Jones Home
620 E County Rd 1575 N, Gentryville, Indiana 47537
Built between 1807 and 1810, the Colonel William Jones Home preserves the legacy of an Indiana pioneer, military leader, and friend of William Henry Harrison. The historic home also shares important connections with Abraham Lincoln's boyhood in Spencer County.
William Henry Harrison Log Cabin
Listed in Historic demonstrations, Historic Home, Indian Wars, Museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
419 N Capitol Ave, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The William Henry Harrison Log Cabin is an interpretive frontier cabin at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site. Furnished to represent early nineteenth-century pioneer life, it helps visitors understand the homes and daily experiences of Indiana Territory settlers.
The Museum of the Coal Industry
Listed in Mining Museum, Museum
401 IN-68, Lynnville, Indiana 47619
The Museum of the Coal Industry preserves southwestern Indiana's mining heritage through interactive exhibits, historic mining equipment, a restored company house and store, and the famous "Tinker Bell" locomotive, offering visitors a fascinating look at life in Indiana's coalfields.
Jefferson Barracks Historic Site – Tent City
252 Cy Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63125
This marker commemorates the World War II Tent City at Jefferson Barracks, where thousands of Army recruits lived in canvas hutments during the military buildup of 1940–1941 before deploying to serve around the world.
Thomas T. Wright House
4711 IN-56 Scenic, Vevay, Indiana 47043
Built in 1838 for steamboat captain Thomas T. Wright, this Greek Revival home overlooks the Ohio River near Vevay. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it reflects the prosperity and architectural elegance of Indiana's river commerce era.
Site of Ranger, Indiana
Listed in Historical landmark
10495-10111 French Ridge Rd, Tell City, Indiana 47586
The Site of Ranger marks a former Perry County community whose post office served local residents for nearly 90 years. Though little remains today, it preserves the story of one of Indiana's many small rural settlements and their importance to everyday frontier life.
Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast
206 W Turnpike St, Vevay, Indiana 47043
Built in 1874, the Schenck Mansion is a beautifully restored Italianate home that now operates as a bed and breakfast. Its elegant Victorian architecture and downtown Vevay location make it a perfect base for exploring Switzerland County's history.
Floyd County Historical Society Museum (Padgett Museum)
509 W Market St, New Albany, Indiana 47150
The Floyd County Historical Society Museum preserves the history of New Albany through exhibits, archives, and local artifacts. Located beside the historic Culbertson Mansion, it offers an excellent introduction to the people, industries, and river heritage of Floyd County.
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