Lusk Home and Mill Site

The Lusk Home is a Greek Revival brick residence in Parke County that features two stories and detailed walnut interior woodwork. The structure was built using bricks manufactured on the property itself.

Salmon Lusk received this land as a reward for military service and built the brick house in 1841. The family first lived in a log cabin before constructing the permanent residence.

The home reflects how early settlers in Indiana built and managed their own properties to meet daily needs. The mill served as a gathering point where neighbors came to have their grain processed.

The house is open for visitors during warmer months and tours are typically guided. Access to the site is gained through Turkey Run State Park, where visitors should check in at the main entrance.

Salmon Lusk had dug a coal mine beneath his house to heat it during winter. The abandoned mine shaft today serves as a protected shelter where bat colonies roost.

Location: Parke County

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.89149,-87.18562

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26