National Register of Historic Places

Roberts-Morton House

Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana
Listed
December 16, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000024

About this property

Roberts-Morton House, also known as the Old Stone House, is a historic home located in Ohio Township, Warrick County, Indiana. Just east of the town of Newburgh. It was built in 1833–1834, and is a two-story, rectangular, Federal style cut stone dwelling. It has a low gable roof and exterior end chimneys. The front facade features a two-story, Greek Revival style projecting portico. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The house is currently a private residence. The homeowner wanted to try to keep the tile in the original design when he updated it. From a guy that did the tile in the house.

Location

Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana
37.94059, -87.38974

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Original Newburgh Historic District
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0.9 mi
Old Newburgh Presbyterian Church
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0.9 mi
Black, Glenn A., House
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3.5 mi
Igleheart, Edgar A., House
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5.5 mi
Bernardin-Johnson House
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7.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Confederate Raid on Newburgh Indiana
1862Civil War
0.8 mi

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When was Roberts-Morton House listed on the National Register?

Roberts-Morton House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Roberts-Morton House?

Roberts-Morton House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Roberts-Morton House?

The period of significance for Roberts-Morton House is recorded as the industrial era.

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