Indiana

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Barker Mansion & Civic Center

http://www.michigancity.com/BarkerMansion/BarkerMansion.html

The former residence, built in 1857, of local millionaire-industrialist, John H. Barker, who built the Haskell and Barker Railroad Car Company, which later became Pullman-Standard. Located in Michigan City.

Culbertson Mansion

http://www.in.gov/ism/StateHistoricSites/CulbertsonMansion/index.aspx

Home built in 1867 with a description and directions. Located in New Albany.

Dr. James Ford Historic Home

http://www.jamesfordmuseum.org/

A restored 1870s home and practice at Wabash with information on the history, current views, location, events, and newsletter.

Ernie Pyle Home

http://www.in.gov/ism/StateHistoricSites/ErniePyleHome/index.aspx

Home of the historic World War II reporter with a description and directions. Located in Dana.

Gaar Mansion and Farm Museum

http://www.waynet.org/nonprofit/gaar_mansion.htm

A restored Victorian style mansion built in 1876 with many original furnishings and features. Features photos. Located in Richmond.

Gene Stratton-Porter Cabin

http://www.in.gov/ism/StateHistoricSites/GeneStratton-PorterCabin/index.aspx

History on the house provided by Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Located in Rome City.

Grouseland

http://www.grouselandfoundation.org/

History of William Henry Harrison's home as the first governor of the Indiana Territory. Pictures, tour information and event schedules. Located in Vincennes.

Hillforest

http://www.hillforest.org/

Home of industrialist and financier Thomas Gaff and his family between 1855 and 1891 and designated a National Historic Landmark. Includes history, events, information about tours, membership and directions. Located in Aurora.

Huddleston Farmhouse

http://www.historiclandmarks.org/HistoricSitesToursEvents/HuddlestonHouse/

Completed in 1841, John and Susannah Huddleston’s 78-acre farm includes a three-story house, barn, smokehouse and springhouse, including directions. Located in Cambridge City.

Lanier Mansion

http://www.in.gov/ism/StateHistoricSites/LanierMansion/index.aspx

The former home of pioneering businessman James Franklin Doughty Lanier with description and directions. Located in Madison.

Levi Coffin Home

http://www.in.gov/ism/StateHistoricSites/LeviCoffinHome/index.aspx

A stop on the Underground Railroad with a description, schedule, and historic significance. Located in Fountain City.

Morris-Butler House

http://www.historiclandmarks.org/HistoricSitesToursEvents/MorrisButler/

An 1865 Victorian landmark in Indianapolis with information on events.

Moses Fowler House

http://www.tcha.mus.in.us/fowler.htm

Home built in 1851-1852 by Fowler, one of the area's leading merchants and cattlemen. Located in Lafayette.

President Benjamin Harrison Home

http://www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org/

Houses some 3,700 artifacts and 2,440 books. Features ten of the rooms with period furnishings and Harrison items, a library and gift shop. Includes hours, fees, directions, virtual tour, membership and volunteer information. Located in Indianapolis.

Reitz Home Museum

http://www.reitzhome.evansville.net/

Restored Victorian home built in 1871 for John Augustus Reitz, with information on tours, family ties, and events located at Evansville.

Ruthmere

http://www.ruthmere.org/

Ruthmere is an outstanding 1910 house museum in Elkhart, designed with Beaux Arts architecture and Prairie School Accents, furnished in the French style. Former home of A.R. Beardsley, President of Miles Medical Company.

T.C. Steele Home

http://www.in.gov/ism/StateHistoricSites/T.C.SteeleHome/index.aspx

Home of the noted Hoosier painter, T.C. Steele and his wife, Selma. Includes visitor information, historic significance, activities, and directions. Located in Nashville.

The Posey House Museum

http://www.usi.edu/hsi/resources/view.asp?id=26

Built in 1817 for Colonel Thomas L. Posey, son of the Indiana's Territorial Governor with information on services and amenities available on the site located at Evansville.

The Scribner House

http://www.countyhistory.com/scribnerhouse/

The home was built in 1814 and is the oldest surviving building of any kind in New Albany. Includes a schedule.

Wylie House Museum

http://www.indiana.edu/~libwylie/

Built in 1835 and the home of Indiana University's first president, Andrew Wylie, and his family, the museum recreates the Wylie home of the 1840s. Located in Bloomington.