Batesville Indiana Historical Tour

Amack’s Well Coffee House offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with exceptional customer service, free Wi-Fi, a spacious conference room, expertly prepared espresso drinks, and locally sourced baked goods. Customers love our rotating art... Read more

The Sherman, previously The Sherman House, is one of the oldest buildings in Indiana and was comprehensively, but gracefully renovated to retain the building’s origins as a coaching tavern. Always a place to stay or dine, The Sherman has ... Read more

Dr. C. W. Gibson built a new theatre in 1921 on Main Street with up-to-date plans for regular theatrical plays as well as moving pictures. It began bringing the most celebrated screen plays in production in 1922. "Talking pictures" were ins... Read more

Rev. John Paul Gillig was appointed the first pastor in 1868 while serving as resident pastor at St. Mary's Church, Greensburg, where he had been appointed pastor in 1867.  This intrepid missionary, according to information gleaned from "A... Read more

  It was apparent to everyone that a flourishing parish needed a school Accordingly, in 1871 the congregation joined with Fr. Louis in construction of a school house of brick.    It was a square boxy-looking affair with a belfry on top i... Read more

The Early Years. Our unique history dates back to the late 19th century and the three companies from which we evolved: the American Furniture Company, Batesville Cabinet Company, and Batesville Coffin Company. Each company started in 1879, ... Read more