While we were also visiting Evansville during our Urban hike, we found this Historical Jail and…read moreResidence located across the 4th Street from the Old Evansville Courthouse. The building is gorgeous as well and has a long history; History: jail Evansville is rich in exquisite examples of 19th century American Architecture. The Vanderburgh County Jail and Sheriff's Residence at 208 N.W. Fourth Street is an excellent example from this period. This castle-like fort, designed by architect Henry Walters, was modeled after the Castle of Lichtenstein in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Therefore, the structure is familiar to Evansville's German-born residents. This Gothic-inspired building was originally crafted from stone, which simplified its construction a good deal. Evansville's natural environment has rich subsoil, which combined with abundant rainfall and high mean temperatures, yields an abundance of stone, sand, and fine clay for bricks. Evansville's prime location along the Ohio River also allowed a direct shipment route for imported stone products. In addition, natural deposits of coal and iron in the area provided inexpensive means of operating brick kilns and iron foundries. The building itself is designed to invoke fear in the observer. Its exterior consists of step-gables, projecting turrets, crenelated roof lines, simulated portcullis, and a central keep, or rounded tower. The entrance presents pointed arches to lengthen the appearance of this part of the building. All of these elements add to the castle-like appearance of the structure. The Vanderburgh County Jail is also connected to the former Courthouse, which lies across the street, via an underground dungeon-like tunnel. During the time of the jail's use, the tunnel served as a passageway to transport prisoners to and from court. Presently, however, no nervous inmates are forced to make the tedious walk down the tunnel, nor are they required to sleep in the jail's less than spacious cells. The building now houses commercial offices. However, one cell still remains to allow modern visitors to take a look and imagine what life may have been like in the old Vanderburgh County Jail. The building was closed when we were there but it is FREE to walk around and take photos.

While Tony, Noel and I was Urban Hiking in Evansville we happened upon this gorgeous German…read moreArchitectural Gem. It is absolutely gorgeous. History: The Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, often simply called the "Old Courthouse," was once the center of Vanderburgh County, Indiana government. Construction started in the spring of 1888 and was completed in November 1890. The building was ready to be occupied by the county government in early 1891.[2] It sits in the heart of downtown Evansville. The building was designed by architect Henry W. Wolters of Louisville, Kentucky and constructed by the Charles Pearce & Company of Indianapolis. The 19th century German Beaux-Arts architecture masterpiece cost $379,450 to buildCost Comparison: A $379,450 capital expense in 1890 would be roughly equivalent to $76,000,000 in 2011 If you are ever in the area you have to go check this out..put it in your GPS: 201 NW 4th St Ste 102, Evansville, IN 47708..It is a gorgeous building to be checked out.

One of the stops I had planned on our get away to Evansville was to view the architecture of the…read moreOld Courthouse in downtown. Well worth the visit. The building has a great presence in the town. It is massive and the pink marble, wood working and iron works are all phenomenal. It was designed by Henry Wolters of Louisville, Kentucky and occupies a full city block in downtown Evansville and at its tallest point, 216 feet, the courthouse's bell tower dominates the skyline of Downtown Evansville. Both Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy gave speeches from the courthouse steps and it cost approximately $380,000 to construct in the last 1890's. In the late 1960's county government offices were moved and the building was almost torn down. However it has been revitalized and well worth the effort and cost to renovate. Well worth a trip to pursue the three story building and the impressive metal, wood, and marble artistry. Currently occupied by local businesses it is open to the public for self guided tours during normal business hours. we spoke to a woman coming out of her office on the third floor who provided us with a brochure of information on the history of the building. Great find.

" Historical Court House Still In Use "…read more Because of the history of massive flooding on the Mississippi River and damage caused during the Civil War, the town of Greenville was moved northward. A new courthouse was built near the corner of Poplar and Nelson Streets. That building was replaced by the current two and a half-story building, constructed in 1891 and opened in 1892. It was modified in 1930, 1950, 1965 and 1976, tripling its original size. It is one of the few remaining examples of a stone Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse in Mississippi. We toured the court house on a day it was closed and was able to actually walk inside the courtrooms. Nice tour !

The Vigo County Courthouse in Terre Haute is one of those buildings that stops you in your tracks…read morebecause it looks more like a state capitol than a county courthouse. Designed by Cincinnati architect Samuel Hannaford and completed in 1888, it is a towering Second Empire / French Neo-Baroque landmark with a mansard roof, ornate stonework, and a dome that dominates. Vigo County itself was formed in 1818 and named for Colonel Francis Vigo, an Italian-born trader whose financial and intelligence support was crucial to George Rogers Clark during the Revolutionary War. Terre Haute has been the county seat from the very beginning, with the first courthouse built on this same public square in 1818. I was here on a Saturday morning, which meant that the building was locked up tight but even peeking inside gave me a sense of how grand the interior is. The grounds are full of monuments including a massive Civil War memorial with five soldiers and the "Bivouac of the Dead" poem, plus a bust of Colonel Richard W. Thompson. Walking the square without crowds let me take in the scale of the limestone, the detailing, and the way the courthouse anchors the square. It's one of those places where on a quiet weekend, it feels substantial. It's a civil landmark built to impress and it does. [Review 1049 of 2026 - 253 in Indiana - 26228 overall]

The Vigo County Courthouse is a jaw dropping work of architecture. The Victorian structure is one…read moreof the largest and grandest in the state of Indiana. The Courthouse was designed by Samuel Hannaford of Cincinnati and the builder was Terra Haute Stone Company. The French Neo-Baroque structure was completed in 1888 at the cost of $434,000. The building's limestone was mined from the Stilesville quarries. The two ton bell that runs rings in the clock tower was purchased by the County namesake, Col. Francis Vigo, who assisted with early exploration and Revolutionary War efforts. The west entrance is open to the public. Entry requires security screening. The officers are considerate and helpful. I obtained a paper describing the Courthouse history. The Courthouse is large with multiple Superior Courtrooms. There is a central atrium with a grand painted dome at the top. The woodwork has been painted and marble floors replaced. Doors to offices and courtrooms were closed and access limited. The iron staircases were beautiful. On the ground floor are several modern murals depicting local history. Unfortunately, I did not encounter anyone that shared stories about the Courthouse. Courts were in session and people were busy. The Courthouse grounds are immaculate. A beautiful water feature artwork runs near the west entrance of the Courthouse. Benches and tables attract the lunchtime visitors. Several war memorials stand on the Courthouse grounds. There was no or limited parking around the courthouse square. Construction on the grounds limited access to the entire square. We found free street parking across the street from the Courthouse. Traffic is crazy fast, so you need to be careful at crosswalks.

this review is for the washington indiana courthouse 47501 . i've been to this courthouse a few…read moretimes asking for help. staff seems to be unhelpful and a little on the rude side. that's not cool for courthouse official's to Conduct Themselves In That Manner.

The Roseanne house may be one of the best kept secrets of Evansville Indiana. It is in fact the…read morehouse used for the classic late 80s/early 90's sitcom "Roseanne". My family and I was in town from Louisville for my daughters cheer competition. Whenever we visit towns we like to check out public art and unique or obscure places in the towns. Deep in a Google search I discovered the Roseanne house was in evansville. How cool is that? I loved this show growing up. I couldn't wait to get This page added to Yelp and share my experience. It is very much an active and lived in house. It does not offer tours which is fine because the show was shot in a studio audience. So the outside of the house is all that was ever used. So you get your photo ops from the street level. To respect the current owners policy we stayed across the street. A few other people did the same. This house is located on a side street right across from Evansville university. I'm not sure the connection to the show and this house in Evansville but it was a cool trip down nostalgia lane for me. Overall very cool and fun find and an easy few minute place to check out. Lastly, I wonder if this house goes all out on Halloween decorations? How cool would that be? Roseanne show had the coolest and best Halloween episodes that I still love to watch every October.

If you're a fan it's definitely worth the drive by and to take a couple pictures! Just don't…read morebother the people who live there. But, it's exactly like in the show!

Well kept I am proud to have seen it I do recommend the time to take to see it once it's not like…read morebreath taking but it is special to those in our community

Indiana has some of the best monuments when it comes to celebrating our appreciation for Soldiers…read moreand Sailors. Vincennes added its monument made from red granite in 1914 on the northeast corner of the county courthouse. Rising over sixty feet, the vault like structure base supports an obelisk that is topped with a bronze flag bearer. The flag bearer and four other statues, one on each corner of the vault, were created by sculptor Rudolf Schwarz and were cast posthumously to his death in 1912. The other four statues represent Navy, Artillery, Infantry, and Cavalry. The monument sits in a plaza that allows access to all sides of the monument. The plaza also has granite monuments to significant historical documents on one side of the plaza. The other side has monuments honoring those who served in the military in each of the wars in our country's history. Flags fly behind the military monuments. The space is well kept and is beautiful. Because everything is done in bronze and granite, there has been little deterioration over the 100+ years. While at the monument, check out the nearby courthouse for additional statues. On the north end are two statues on the third story. One is George Rogers Clark and the other is a Union Soldier. On the south side of the courthouse is a statue of Justice. All three statues were carved by Andrea Barrot in Carrara, Italy in time for the dedication of the courthouse in 1874. The monument and neighboring statues are worth stopping by the next time you are in Knox County. Review #2976

The seat of Clark County is Marshall and here we are in Illinois. The county itself is named after…read moreAmerican officer George Rogers Clark who served in the American Revolution and was also the older brother of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The county was formed in 1819 and after some other parts were used to form other counties, it's been like this since 1830. After the earlier building (the fourth county courthouse) was destroyed in a fire, this building was built and dedicated in 1904. It is a two-story brick building with a central cupola and clock tower. The building's overall design is in the style of Renaissance Revival. The courthouse is surrounded by open parking on the street and is easily accessible. When I visited on Sunday morning, the building was secured but the grounds are of course open. It's a beautiful classic building and worth a visit. There are a number of monuments on the grounds that should be checked out including a "Gone but not Forgotten", and other war memorials. [Review 19668 overall - 123 in Illinois - 640 of 2023.]