National Register of Historic Places

Lackey-Overbeck House

Cambridge City, Wayne County, Indiana
Listed
May 27, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000030

About this property

The Lackey-Overbeck House, also known as the Lackey-Cockefair-Overbeck-Matheis House, is a historic home located in the Cambridge City Historic District in Cambridge City, Indiana. Built around 1835 by architect Ira Lackey, the house incorporates elements typical of canal boom-era homes. It is a two-story, three-bay, frame dwelling with Federal and Greek Revival style design elements. A two-story rear wing was added in about 1850. In 1882, the property was purchased by the Overbeck family. Following their parents' deaths, four of the Overbeck daughters—Margaret, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Mary Frances—repurposed the house as a pottery studio, which they named Overbeck Pottery. They constructed a workshop in the basement, and Margaret, who had been an art teacher at DePauw University, conducted classes. Their pottery was widely recognized for its unique colors and glazes, the formula for which was kept secret. Today, their art is featured in museum collections across the country. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Location

520 E. Church St.
Cambridge City, Wayne County, Indiana
39.81179, -85.16173

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When was Lackey-Overbeck House listed on the National Register?

Lackey-Overbeck House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Lackey-Overbeck House?

Lackey-Overbeck House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Lackey-Overbeck House is recorded as the industrial era.

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