Evansville Wartime Museum
7503 Petersburg Rd, Evansville, Indiana 47725
Discover Evansville’s World War II story through military artifacts, local memories, and exhibits on the region’s remarkable wartime manufacturing effort.
Daniel S. Major House
Listed in Historical landmark, Ohio River Scenic Byway
22-18 Wolf Run Rd, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Built between 1857 and 1860, the Daniel S. Major House is a National Register-listed Italianate residence in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, noted for its brick construction, polygonal bay windows, low hipped roof, and two-story service wing.
Colonel Harland Sanders Indiana State Marker
Listed in Historical landmark
414 Colonels Way, Henryville, Indiana 47126
A roadside Indiana historical marker in Henryville honoring Colonel Harland Sanders, who was born nearby and later built the Kentucky Fried Chicken legacy.
1937 Ohio River Flood High-Water Mark
199 West Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
This high-water marker shows the level reached by the historic 1937 Ohio River Flood in downtown Mount Vernon. It offers a powerful reminder of one of the region's greatest natural disasters and the resilience of the community that rebuilt after the waters receded.
Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial
400 East Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial honors local men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Located near the Ohio River riverfront, it provides a peaceful place to remember the sacrifices and service of veterans from every generation.
Home of Alvin P. Hovey
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Historic Home, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
330 Walnut Street,
Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
A Mount Vernon house associated with Civil War general and Indiana governor Alvin P. Hovey—an understated stop for local, military, and political history.
Old Opera house
108 West 2nd Street,
Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
Built by the Masons in 1879 and remodeled as a theater in 1880, Mount Vernon’s Old Opera House recalls the town’s early performance days. Public events ended in 1914, but traces of its stage reportedly remain on the second floor.
Newburgh Indiana
Listed in City, Civil War, Lincoln Heritage Trail, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
County Rd 850 W, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Newburgh is an Ohio River town with a historic core, waterfront character, and a notable Civil War story. Explore its streets and river views while learning about the 1862 Newburgh Raid.
Vincennes State Historic Sites’ Old French House
509 N 1st St, Vincennes, IN 47591, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Built in 1809 for Michael Brouillet, the Old French House is a beautifully preserved example of French Creole architecture, furnished to reflect early-19th-century life in Vincennes.
Madison Historic District Historical Marker
300 E Vaughn Dr, Madison, Indiana 47250
Learn about Madison’s National Register-listed Historic District, spanning more than 130 blocks and hundreds of buildings dating from about 1812 to 1920.
Evansville Wartime Museum
7503 Petersburg Rd, Evansville, Indiana 47725
Discover Evansville’s World War II story through military artifacts, local memories, and exhibits on the region’s remarkable wartime manufacturing effort.
Daniel S. Major House
Listed in Historical landmark, Ohio River Scenic Byway
22-18 Wolf Run Rd, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Built between 1857 and 1860, the Daniel S. Major House is a National Register-listed Italianate residence in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, noted for its brick construction, polygonal bay windows, low hipped roof, and two-story service wing.
Colonel Harland Sanders Indiana State Marker
Listed in Historical landmark
414 Colonels Way, Henryville, Indiana 47126
A roadside Indiana historical marker in Henryville honoring Colonel Harland Sanders, who was born nearby and later built the Kentucky Fried Chicken legacy.
1937 Ohio River Flood High-Water Mark
199 West Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
This high-water marker shows the level reached by the historic 1937 Ohio River Flood in downtown Mount Vernon. It offers a powerful reminder of one of the region's greatest natural disasters and the resilience of the community that rebuilt after the waters receded.
Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial
400 East Water Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial honors local men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Located near the Ohio River riverfront, it provides a peaceful place to remember the sacrifices and service of veterans from every generation.
Home of Alvin P. Hovey
Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Historic Home, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
330 Walnut Street,
Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
A Mount Vernon house associated with Civil War general and Indiana governor Alvin P. Hovey—an understated stop for local, military, and political history.
Old Opera house
108 West 2nd Street,
Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
Built by the Masons in 1879 and remodeled as a theater in 1880, Mount Vernon’s Old Opera House recalls the town’s early performance days. Public events ended in 1914, but traces of its stage reportedly remain on the second floor.
Newburgh Indiana
Listed in City, Civil War, Lincoln Heritage Trail, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
County Rd 850 W, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
Newburgh is an Ohio River town with a historic core, waterfront character, and a notable Civil War story. Explore its streets and river views while learning about the 1862 Newburgh Raid.
Vincennes State Historic Sites’ Old French House
509 N 1st St, Vincennes, IN 47591, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Built in 1809 for Michael Brouillet, the Old French House is a beautifully preserved example of French Creole architecture, furnished to reflect early-19th-century life in Vincennes.
Madison Historic District Historical Marker
300 E Vaughn Dr, Madison, Indiana 47250
Learn about Madison’s National Register-listed Historic District, spanning more than 130 blocks and hundreds of buildings dating from about 1812 to 1920.
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