Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, Evansville

Name: Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse
Address: Evansville, United States

#15 among attractions in Evansville

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Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, Evansville

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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. It sits in the heart of downtown Evansville. ()

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 37°58'26"N, 87°34'20"W

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Downtown EvansvilleEvansville United States

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Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ford Center, Bally's Evansville, Alhambra Theatorium, Victory Theatre.

~1380 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Ford Center, Evansville
7 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.
~1670 ftW
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Gambling
Bally's Evansville, Evansville
9 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.
0.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Alhambra Theatorium, Evansville
23 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.
~1060 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Victory Theatre, Evansville
6 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.
~1110 ftSE
Shopping, Department store, Colonial revival architecture
Montgomery Ward Building, Evansville
6 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.
~1980 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Old National Events Plaza, Evansville
10 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.
0.9 miNW
37°59'5"N • 87°34'51"W
Evansville Civic Theatre, Evansville
23 min walk • Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
~980 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture
United States Post Office, Evansville
5 min walk • Evansville Post Office, also known as the Customs House, is a historic post office building located in downtown Evansville, Indiana.
~800 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Zion Evangelical Church, Evansville
4 min walk • Zion Evangelical Church is a historic United Church of Christ church located in downtown Evansville, Indiana. It was built in 1855, and is a Gothic Revival style brick church. It features Gothic arched openings and an octagonal steeple.
~620 ftW
Church, Tudor Revival architecture
St. John's United Church of Christ, Evansville
3 min walk • St. John's United Church of Christ, originally known as St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church, is a historic United Church of Christ church located in downtown Evansville, Indiana. St. John's Parish Hall was built in 1921, and is a Tudor Revival style brick building.
~1010 ftW
Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Willard Carpenter House, Evansville
5 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum, Evansville (2 min walk), Evansville Brewing Company, Evansville (3 min walk), St. John's United Church of Christ, Evansville (3 min walk), Zion Evangelical Church, Evansville (4 min walk).

How to get to Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse:

Bus

METS Bus Terminal Downtown • Lines: 4702 (4 min walk)