Talbert-Weesner House

206 West Main Street

Built: c. 1890; 1902

Style: Queen Anne

William and Mary Talbert, the earliest known owners, purchased the home in 1893 when Mr. Talbert was involved in the international horse-trading business. Later, he served as President for Citizens Savings and Trust Company in Wabash. Clarkson and Anna Weesner moved to the home in 1902 and remained there until 1924. While in this home, Mr. Weesner edited the 1914 two-volume History of Wabash County.

The Talberts made a major T-plan addition to the originally narrow, one-story structure in 1893. In 1902, the Weesners added Neo-Classical features including the porch of the south elevation wiht its coursed limestone block piers, pedimented gable, dentilled frieze, and colonettes.