Willard Carpenter House, Evansville

Name: Willard Carpenter House
Address: Evansville, United States

#61 among attractions in Evansville

Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture

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The Willard Carpenter House, located at 405 Carpenter Street in downtown Evansville, Indiana, is one of two landmarks recognized as memorials to one of the city's most influential pioneers, philanthropist Willard Carpenter. The other is Willard Library which he built, endowed and gave to the people of the area. Willard Carpenter, born on March 15, 1803, at Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, was a son of Willard, Sr. and Polly Carpenter, and a descendant of the noted Rehoboth Carpenter family. ()

Built: 1848 (176 years ago)Coordinates: 37°58'30"N, 87°34'32"W

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Willard Carpenter House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ford Center, Bosse Field, Bally's Evansville, Alhambra Theatorium.

0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Ford Center, Evansville
12 min walk • The Ford Center is a multi-use indoor arena in downtown Evansville, Indiana with a maximum seating capacity of 11,000. It officially opened in November 2011 and is mainly used for basketball, ice hockey, and music concerts.
1.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bosse Field, Evansville
37 min walk • Bosse Field is a classic piece of Americana nestled in the heart of Evansville, Indiana. As one of the nation's oldest ballparks, this stadium has been a hub of activity since its opening in 1915. It's not just a place for sports fans; history buffs and architecture...
~1150 ftSW
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Gambling
Bally's Evansville, Evansville
6 min walk • Bally's Evansville is a casino hotel and entertainment complex in downtown Evansville, Indiana, owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Bally's Corporation. Originally named Casino Aztar, it was opened by Aztar Corporation in 1995 as the state's first casino. The name was changed to Tropicana Evansville in 2013.
1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Alhambra Theatorium, Evansville
27 min walk • Alhambra Theatorium is a historic movie theater in the Haynies Corner Arts District of Evansville, Indiana. It was designed by Frank J. Schlotter and opened on September 27, 1913, as a movie theater. The Alhambra was one of many influenced by the Alhambra Palace in Spain.
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Victory Theatre, Evansville
10 min walk • The Victory Theatre is a 1,950 seat venue in Evansville, Indiana. It is home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and also hosts local ballet and modern dance companies, theatre companies, and touring productions.
~1010 ftE
Tower
Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, Evansville
5 min walk • 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.
~1290 ftN
Library, Gothic Revival architecture
Willard Library, Evansville
7 min walk • The Willard Library is a private donation library incorporated in 1881 to serve the city of Evansville, Indiana, and to carry out the terms of a private trust. The Willard Library houses a trove of local archives and genealogical materials in addition to its collection of standard publications.
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Department store, Colonial revival architecture
Montgomery Ward Building, Evansville
11 min walk • The Montgomery Ward Building is a historic department store building at 517-19 Main Street in Downtown Evansville, Indiana. It has three stories and was completed in 1933 in the Georgian Revival style.
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Old National Events Plaza, Evansville
15 min walk • The Old National Events Plaza is a 280,000-square-foot convention center and auditorium in Evansville, Indiana that consists of a 2,500-seat auditorium, a 38,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 14,000-square-foot ballroom, and 12 flexible 1,000-square-foot meeting rooms.
0.7 miNW
37°59'5"N • 87°34'51"W
Evansville Civic Theatre, Evansville
19 min walk • Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
~1780 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture
United States Post Office, Evansville
9 min walk • Evansville Post Office, also known as the Customs House, is a historic post office building located in downtown Evansville, Indiana.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Willard Carpenter House?

Nearby attractions include St. John's United Church of Christ, Evansville (2 min walk), Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum, Evansville (4 min walk), Zion Evangelical Church, Evansville (4 min walk), Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, Evansville (5 min walk).

How to get to Willard Carpenter House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Willard Carpenter House:

Bus

METS Bus Terminal Downtown • Lines: 4702 (9 min walk)