Willard Library opened in 1885 and is the State of Indiana’s oldest public library building.
Built in the Victorian Gothic style, Willard retains its charm as an historic building, inside and out, while framing modern public library services. Referred to by some as “History’s Candy Store”, Willard is known for its friendly staff; extensive genealogy and local history collections; exciting programs delivered to children and adults; rotating historical exhibits; semi-permanent exhibits of Evansville history and library history; a permanent exhibit of the extremely rare, full set of folio books by Edward S. Curtis, The Indian Tribes of North America published in the late 1830’s; a 3.5 acre, landscaped park; and is home to the Grey Lady, the world’s most famous library ghost.
Since 1885, Willard Library has been open to all people, free of charge and invites you to visit and explore the past and build the future. Willard Library is open 7-days a week except for major holidays. Free WiFi inside the library and in the library park.
USS LST-325, Northwest Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN, USA
Distance: 0.50 mi (straight line)
Children's Museum of Evansville, Southeast 5th Street, Evansville, IN, USA
Distance: 0.53 mi (straight line)
Reitz Home Museum, Chestnut Street, Evansville, IN, USA
Distance: 0.74 mi (straight line)
Evansville Museum, Southeast Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN, USA
Distance: 0.92 mi (straight line)
Oak Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN, USA
Distance: 2.00 mi (straight line)
Mesker Park Zoo, Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, USA
Distance: 2.16 mi (straight line)
Wesselman Woods, North Boeke Road, Evansville, IN, USA
Distance: 3.43 mi (straight line)
John James Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY, USA
Distance: 6.82 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Lodging Outdoor Experiences
Angel Mounds State Historic Site, Pollack Ave, Evansville, IN, USA
Distance: 7.04 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Tribal Experiences Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
Atkinson Park, North Elm Street, Henderson, KY, USA
Distance: 8.12 mi (straight line)
Knob Hill Tavern, Indiana 662, Newburgh, IN, USA
Distance: 8.77 mi (straight line)
Rivertown Trail, Rivertown Trail, Newburgh, IN, USA
Distance: 8.93 mi (straight line)
715 State Route 662, Newburgh, IN 47630, USA
Distance: 8.94 mi (straight line)
715 State Route 662 Newburgh, IN 47630
Distance: 8.94 mi (straight line)
Newburgh Farmers Market, Old Lock & Dam Park, Newburgh, IN, USA
Distance: 9.81 mi (straight line)
6855 IN-66, Newburgh, IN 47630, USA
Distance: 11.50 mi (straight line)
Riverbend Park, East Water Street, Mt Vernon, IN, USA
Distance: 17.76 mi (straight line)
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