Built in 1817 for Colonel Thomas L. Posey, son of the Indiana's Territorial Governor, Thomas Posey, this house is often cited as an example of the "Federal" architectural style. Colonel Posey was prominent in Corydon's early history as a merchant, Harrison County treasurer, Cashier of the Corydon branch of the Bank of Vincennes, and State Adjutant General. Although never married, he reared fourteen orphans in his home, which was then twice its present size.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| Self-Guided Tours | |
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| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
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| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| Parking For School Buses | |
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| Operating Period: | May - October |
| Days of The Week Open: | Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
| Site Hours: | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Free-donations accepted |
| Educational Admission Fees: | Free |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | Up to 12 |
| Handicapped Accessible: | No |
| Other Services Available: | Tour can be pre-arranged anytime |
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| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Indiana history, Constitutional Elm information, Civil War in southern Indiana information |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | 4th of July-Corydon Old Settlers Day-costumed guides and tours |
| Site location: | 1/2 block west from Capitol building |
| Organization administering the site: | Hoosier Elm Chaper of DAR |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 870 Yankee Way SE Corydon, IN 47112 |
| Phone: | (812) 738-6921 |
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| Web site: | http:// |
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