Veraestau

Veraestau is a historic home located in Center Township, Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1838, and is a two-story, Greek Revival style brick and frame dwelling.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include George Street Bridge and River View Cemetery.

George Street Bridge

Bridge

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George Street Bridge, also known as County Bridge No. 159, is a historic Whipple truss bridge located at Aurora, Indiana. It was built by the Lomas Forge & Bridge Works in 1887. George Street Bridge is situated 1 mile north of Veraestau.

River View Cemetery

Cemetery

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River View Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located in Center Township, Dearborn County, Indiana. Designed by noted architect William Tinsley, the cemetery was established in 1869, and features curvilinear and contoured drive paths and radial burial arrangements. River View Cemetery is situated 1¼ miles south of Veraestau.

Hillforest

House

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The Hillforest Mansion, also known as the Thomas Gaff House, is located at 213 Fifth Street, in Aurora, Indiana. Built in 1855 on a bluff above the Ohio River, it is one of the finest surviving examples of an Italian Renaissance estate house, and a rare well-preserved example of the work of architect Isaiah Rogers. Hillforest is situated 4,200 feet northwest of Veraestau.