SCOTT COUNTY HOME
SCOTTSBURG, IN
Scott County Home is a historic building located in Scottsburg, Indiana. It was built in 1845 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is a two-story brick structure with a gabled roof and a full-width front porch. It has a symmetrical appearance with a central door flanked by two large windows on each side.
The interior of the Scott County Home features a large entry hall with two parlors, four bedrooms, and a kitchen. The walls are covered in stenciled wallpaper and original woodwork is visible throughout.
The building was originally used as a home for local orphans, but later served as a hospital for injured soldiers during the Civil War. After the war, the building was converted into a nursing home for the elderly. Today, the building is owned by the Scott County Historical Society and hosts a variety of events, including weddings and receptions.
The Scott County Home is a reminder of the county’s past and is a great example of mid-19th century architecture. It is an important part of the Scottsburg community and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by its citizens during the Civil War.
SCOTT COUNTY HOME is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SCOTTSBURG IN. US MID #8401800016
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).
Contact SCOTT COUNTY HOME
- telephone: 8127521050
- website: http://www.scottcountyheritagemuseum.org
SCOTT COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER
1050 S MAIN ST
SCOTTSBURG
IN
47170
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SCOTT COUNTY HOME Information
MID # | 8401800016 |
Name | SCOTT COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER |
Alternate Name | SCOTT COUNTY HOME |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 38.673239, -85.770679 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 18 FIPS County Code: 143 US Census Tract: 967000 US Census Block: 4037 |