Scribner House

The Scribner House is a Federal-style residential building in New Albany with two full stories and an upper half-story. It contains two parlors, three bedrooms, and a ground-floor kitchen with a large cooking fireplace.

Joel Scribner built this wooden house in 1814, making it the first permanent residence in New Albany. He used locally available woods including ash, oak, and poplar from the surrounding area.

The house is maintained by the Piankeshaw Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and reflects how prosperous families lived in early New Albany. Visitors can see period furnishings and objects that show the daily life and values of the early 1800s.

Visitors can schedule guided tours by calling ahead or drop in during open house days held in May and December. The house is centrally located in New Albany and easily walkable, with parking available nearby.

Every year, third-grade students from Floyd County visit the house as part of their school curriculum. This long-standing tradition connects generations of children to the town's past.

Location: Indiana

GPS coordinates: 38.28341,-85.82269

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22