1830 Owen House
Listed in Historical place museum
531 Tavern St, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
The 1830 Owen House offers a glimpse into Indiana's early settlement era. Robert Dale Owen and David Dale Owen are thought to have commissioned the building of this house, built by carpenters John Bondaley and J.B. Johnson and architects Swift and Barter. However, none of the Owens ever lived in the building. The architects also built other houses in New Harmony.
Hillforest House Museum
Listed in Historical place museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
213 5th St, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Hillforest House Museum offers a fascinating look into life along the Ohio River during the Victorian era. The beautifully preserved mansion showcases period furnishings, architecture, and the wealth generated through river commerce.
New Harmony State Historic Site
Listed in Historical place museum
410 Main St, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
New Harmony State Historic Site preserves the legacy of one of America's most ambitious utopian communities. Visitors can explore history, architecture, and the ideas that shaped this remarkable settlement.
William Henry Harrison’s Grouseland.
3 W Scott St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Grouseland, the home of William Henry Harrison, offers visitors a look at frontier politics, diplomacy, and life in the Indiana Territory.
1830 Owen House
The 1830 Owen House offers a glimpse into Indiana's early settlement era. Robert Dale Owen and David Dale Owen are thought to have commissioned the building of this house, built by carpenters John Bondaley and J.B. Johnson and architects Swift and Barter. However, none of the Owens ever lived in the building. The architects also built other houses in New Harmony.
Hillforest House Museum
Hillforest House Museum offers a fascinating look into life along the Ohio River during the Victorian era. The beautifully preserved mansion showcases period furnishings, architecture, and the wealth generated through river commerce.
New Harmony State Historic Site
New Harmony State Historic Site preserves the legacy of one of America's most ambitious utopian communities. Visitors can explore history, architecture, and the ideas that shaped this remarkable settlement.
William Henry Harrison’s Grouseland.
Grouseland, the home of William Henry Harrison, offers visitors a look at frontier politics, diplomacy, and life in the Indiana Territory.
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