We are enjoying living in the home built by Colonel Eugene C. Wharf. The home was built by Colonel Wharf in 1917. Colonel Wharf was a strong supporter of Vincennes University and the home was given to the university where it was used as as a women’s dorm for a short time. After his death, the university, with the support of Judge Curtis Shake, the VU Board President, gave Shadowwood to Sigma Pi National Fraternity to be used as their national headquarters in 1961. Read more: Shadowwood Story

In 1794, Captain John McCoy received 400 acres of land from Jean Baptiste Duchesne, a Frenchman U.S. Governor, as a militia donation for service in the Revolutionary War. This is what became known as Donation 11. Read more: McCoy Farm Story

We think our house was built in the late 1800’s by St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. We purchased the house from Bert and Mary Lee Dodd in 2006. Since 2002, we have completed a few projects to keep the house updated, including exterior paint and a new roof and gutters. We have done much of the work ourselves, including the landscaping, since moving into the house. Thanks, Kerri Dodd

Kristi and I would like to thank the Foundation for this nice honor. Since we purchased the home, we have received many kind words from current and former residents of Vincennes regarding the progress on our home. Thos nice words kept us going during the many hours of hard work. This award makes our first formal "pat on the back" and we appreciate it. Read more: Schuckman Story

The house was built in 1920 by Emery Russell. Mr. Russell owned a little neighborhood grocery store near the house. The house is a Sears Craftsman bungalow and has many original features such as built-ins. The siding is cypress clapboard. My late husband and I purchased the home in 1967. We worked hard to maintain the house and the original features. I sold the house last year to move closer to my family. I am greatly honored to receive this award.

The Simonson House, Edwardsport c. 1873, is an example of vernacular I-house construction in late nineteenth century Indiana. Built as a residence by prominent merchant Alfred Simonson, the architecture exemplifies the increasing wealth of an agrarian society enabled by improved transportation and emerging industry and commerce. Alfred Simonson, who resided at the house from 1873 to his death in 1902, contributed significantly to the early settlement and development of Edwardsport.