Lane, Henry S., House - Crawfordsville, IN
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silverquill
N 40° 02.392 W 086° 53.855
16T E 508737 N 4432187
Home of Henry S. Lane (1811-81), congressman, governor and Civil War senator. Chairman of the first Republican National Convention, 1856, he was a strong supporter of Lincoln and the Union.
Waymark Code: WM1PVQ
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 06/18/2007
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The Henry S. Lane Antebellum Mansion is a beautiful Greek Revival home that has enjoyed a complete and careful restoration. Known as "Lane Place," the site has hosted political rallies, band concerts, civic events, memorial observances, and once, the Barnum & Bailey Circus. The grounds also host the annual Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival. Henry Lane built his home in 1845 in what is now called Elston Grove Historic District.
Lane represented Montgomery County as State Representative, U.S. Congressman, Governor and U.S. Senator. Due to his stature as chairman of the National Republican Convention 1856, his influence helped secure the party's nomination of Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860.
Lane lived continuously at Lane Place, located near his brother-in-law, General Lew Wallace, until he died in 1881. His wife, Joanna Elston Lane, lived there until her death in 1914. Their niece continued to preserve the property.
The Speed Log Cabin, relocated and restored on the grounds, is also available for touring. The cabin was a part of the Underground Railroad in Indiana.
Since 1931, the Lane mansion has been open to the public for tours, featuring most of its original furnishings; its architectural details, furniture, textiles, paintings, china and glassware distinguish the house as an antique lover's destination.
The 10-room tour takes about an hour.
March to Mid December
Wednesdays through Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 1:00 pm - 5:00 p.m.
Tours can be arranged year-round by appointment.
Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children aged 6-11.
Montgomery County Historical Society members and
county school groups are free.