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Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse is an event venue at 201 NW 4th St Ste 104, Evansville, IN 47708. Events include event venue, private parties, public tours.
The Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse in Evansville, Indiana, is a historic event venue offering spaces for weddings, private parties, and public tours. Built between 1887 and 1890 and designed by Henry Wolters, it is a notable example of 19th-century governmental architecture. The venue features the Grand Ballroom Suite, a catering kitchen, a restored courtroom, and a garden park. The courthouse has a rich history, serving as military headquarters during the 1937 Great Flood and hosting speeches by Presidents Truman and Kennedy. County offices moved out in 1969, and the building was preserved and restored by the Conrad Baker Foundation, now known as the Old Courthouse Foundation.
- Address
- 201 NW 4th St Ste 104, Evansville, IN 47708
- Phone
- (812) 435-5241
- County
- Vanderburgh
- Highways
- Interstate 69, Indiana State Road 62, U.S. Highway 41
- Book or inquire
- https://www.oldvanderburghcourthouse.com/book-online
About Evansville
Evansville is a city in southwestern Indiana, located on a bend of the Ohio River in Vanderburgh County. Founded in 1812 and named after Colonel Robert Morgan Evans, it became the county seat in 1818. With a population of about 116,000, Evansville grew through river trade, coal mining, and manufacturing, especially hardwood furniture. During World War II, it was a major industrial center producing ships and aircraft. Known as the River City or Crescent Valley, it is part of the Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky tri-state area. Visitors can reach Evansville via Interstate 69, Indiana State Road 62, U.S. Highway 41, or through Evansville Regional Airport. Nearby attractions include the Angel Mounds archaeological site and Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 69, Indiana State Road 62, U.S. Highway 41
- Rail and air
- Evansville Regional Airport and major rail connections including the L&N Railroad bridge over the Ohio River.
Around Evansville
- Angel Mounds: A significant Mississippian culture archaeological site occupied from AD 900 to 1600.
- Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden: One of Indiana's oldest and largest zoos.
- Bally's Evansville: The state's first casino.
- Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden: A major zoological and botanical attraction in the city.
- Angel Mounds State Historic Site: Preserves the archaeological remains of a Mississippian culture settlement.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse located?
- Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse is at 201 NW 4th St Ste 104, Evansville, IN 47708, in Vanderburgh County.
- How do I get to Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse?
- Evansville is served by Interstate 69, Indiana State Road 62, U.S. Highway 41.
- What kinds of events does Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse host?
- event venue, private parties, public tours.
- How do I book Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse?
- Available for events, including weddings; booking through the Old Courthouse Foundation.
- What is there to see in Evansville?
- Places to see in Evansville include Angel Mounds, Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, Bally's Evansville, Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, Angel Mounds State Historic Site.
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