Brookville Governors Marker Brookville played a leading role in early Indiana. Four governors, including three consecutive officeholders, were from here. The marker tells their years of service.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church Original church was built on this site in 1845. A Catholic school was added in 1855. The present church was built in 1862 and enlarged in 1902. The school buildings are adjacent to the church.
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Directions 250 HighStreet
Next to the Church.
Directions
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Continue on US 52 towards Brookville 2.5m. Marker is on the right in front of the Ford automobile dealership.
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Proceed WNW on US 52/SR 1 for 0.5m, turn right on 3rd Street and go two blocks to Franklin Street. Turn right and then right into church entry.
Noble Family/ St. Michael’s Rectory On the grounds of the rectory is a marker for the home of the illustrious Noble family, which included a physician, elected leaders, federal officials and an Indiana governor. Private residence.
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Wallace Family Marker Two markers indicate the homesite of David Wallace, an early state governor. His son, Lew Wallace, was an accomplished military leader, public servant, and the author of the epic Ben-Hur.
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Directions 371 Main Street
Return to Main Street/US 52, turn right to another marker just south of the courthouse.
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Directions 145 St. Michael’s Blvd.
Directions
Continue between the Rectory and the School and marker is on the left.
Governor Hammond Marker A marker indicates that Abram Hammond, governor of Indiana 1860-61, lived in Brookville as a boy in the old Yellow Tavern, now the site of the county jail.
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