Construction of the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse was completed in 1890 with the building housing all County offices of Vanderburgh Count. The Old Jail and Sheriff's Residence was completed shortly thereafter and housed all those appointed to a jail term in Vanderburgh County.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| Videotape(s) | |
| Film(s) | |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| Hands-On Activities | |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| Convenient Water Fountains | |
| Picnicking Facilities | |
| X | Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| X | Emergency Services (first-aid) |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | January - December |
| Days of The Week Open: | Monday - Friday |
| Site Hours: | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Free, except for conducted tours |
| Educational Admission Fees: | $.50 for children and $1 for adults |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 25-30 |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Ramp entrance and handicap accessible restroom |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Conducted tours |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Spring and fall craft shows |
| Site location: | 201 NW Fourth St, Ste 101 |
| Organization administering the site: | Old Courthouse Preservation Society |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 201 NW Fourth St Ste 101 Evansville, IN 47708-1356 |
| Phone: | (812) 423-3361 |
| Fax: | (812) 423-5260 |
| Email: | |
| Web site: | http:// |
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