The Historic Cragun House
The Cragun House, located at 404 West Main Street in Lebanon, is home of the Boone County Historical Society, In 1988, the Cragun family gifted the home and contents to the society to present to the community an image of how a late 19th century home appeared. With most of its original furnishings, as well as other donated items of the period, the Cragun House is not only an elegant old home, it is a living history museum.
Built in 1893 by Lebanon school superintendent and newspaper publisher Strange Cragun, the Queen Anne style home hosted many notable guests of the time.. Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks , James Whitcomb Riley and Indiana Governor Samuel Ralston were a few who were welcomed by the Cragun family.
Directions to the Cragun House
Built in 1893 by Lebanon school superintendent and newspaper publisher Strange Cragun, the Queen Anne style home hosted many notable guests of the time.. Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks , James Whitcomb Riley and Indiana Governor Samuel Ralston were a few who were welcomed by the Cragun family.
Directions to the Cragun House
The home is available for tours and to use for events. It has been used for business meetings, civic group meetings, weddings, wedding and baby showers, Christmas parties, and recitals. Filled with Victorian charm and ambience, the Cragun House is perfect for many occasions. The house can comfortably accomodate group capacities up to 30 people.
Tours of the Cragun House are available. To learn more about touring the house and booking information, please call: (765) 483-9414.
