Moses Fowler House, Lafayette

Name: Moses Fowler House
Address: 909 South Street, Lafayette, United States

#5 among attractions in Lafayette

Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Moses Fowler House is located at the corner of 10th and South streets in Lafayette, Indiana. The house is considered the finest example of a large Gothic Revival residence still standing in the United States. Upon his death in 1889, aged 74, Fowler had accumulated a fortune of an estimated three million dollars. Fowler and his wife, Eliza, were donors to various community interests, including Purdue University. ()

Built: 1852 (172 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 40°25'0"N, 86°53'10"W

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909 South Street9th Street HillLafayette United States

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Day trips

Moses Fowler House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Columbian Park Zoo, Tippecanoe County Courthouse, Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art, Saint James Lutheran Church and School.

0.9 miE
Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo
Columbian Park Zoo, Lafayette
22 min walk • The Columbian Park Zoo is a seasonal zoo located in Lafayette, Indiana at Columbian Park. The zoo is home to more than 190 animals from over 90 species.
0.4 miW
Tower
Tippecanoe County Courthouse, Lafayette
11 min walk • The Tippecanoe County Courthouse is located on the public square in the city of Lafayette in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The public square is located between the north-south 3rd and 4th Streets and between the east-west Main and Columbia Streets.
~1440 ftS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art, Lafayette
7 min walk • The Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art is a public museum in Lafayette, Indiana, housing the largest collection of Indiana art anywhere in the world. The museum is located in the Potter-Haan Mansion at 920 E State Street.
0.4 miN
Religious school, Church
Saint James Lutheran Church and School, Lafayette
12 min walk • Saint James Lutheran Church and School located in Lafayette, Indiana was founded in 1850 by German immigrants, is a member of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and is a Confessional Lutheran congregation with approximately 800 active members. Average weekly worship attendance is approximately 550 at four services.
1.2 miNW
Bars and clubs, Nightlife, Art Nouveau architecture
Brothers Purdue, West Lafayette
32 min walk • The Purdue State Bank Building is a historic structure in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, designed by American architect and Frank Lloyd Wright's mentor Louis Sullivan.
0.4 miW
Monuments and statues
LaFayette Fountain, Lafayette
11 min walk • Lafayette Fountain is an 1887 fountain by sculptor Lorado Taft, in the grounds of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in Lafayette, Indiana. The fountain is composed of a number of tiered bowls with a marble statue of the Marquis de LaFayette on top.
~790 ftNE
Church
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Lafayette
4 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. It is located at 1207 Columbia Street in Lafayette, Indiana. It is also a contributing property in the St. Mary Historic District.
~950 ftN
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Upper Main Street Historic District, Lafayette
5 min walk • Upper Main Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Sixth Street was the City of Lafayette's eastern boundary when it was originally platted.
~1760 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette
9 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Founded by Parson Samuel R. Johnson, early services were held beginning in 1836–37 in the counting room of Thomas Benbridge. Benbridge had an accounting office. The first building dedicated on 30 Dec 1838 on Missouri St.
0.4 miNW
Church
Trinity United Methodist Church, Lafayette
10 min walk • Trinity United Methodist Church, the first church in Lafayette, Indiana, was established in 1824, before the city was founded. The first meetings were held in the old log courthouse; the church was formally organized in 1827 with ten members. Trinity United Methodist is located at 314 North Sixth Street in Lafayette, Indiana 47901.
0.4 miE
Botanical garden, Park
Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden, Lafayette
11 min walk • The Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden is a botanical garden in Lafayette, Indiana in the United States. The garden is next to Wildcat Creek. It has prairie and oak savanna environs. Plants in the garden are native Indiana flora. The main goal of the park is to reintroduce native plants and animals to the Lafayette area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Moses Fowler House?

Nearby attractions include Temple Israel, Lafayette (3 min walk), William Potter House, Lafayette (3 min walk), Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Lafayette (4 min walk), Ellsworth Historic District, Lafayette (5 min walk).

How to get to Moses Fowler House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Moses Fowler House:

Bus

CItyBus Center (14 min walk)
Happy Hollow BUS602W • Lines: 5A (29 min walk)

Train

Lafayette (15 min walk)