General Lew Wallace Study
The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, formerly known as the Ben-Hur Museum, is located. Look for it in Union Township. A drive of 20 mi reaches Turkey Run.
A museum inside Union Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 22" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Union Township
General Lew Wallace Study is inside Union Township, which has 16 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis is about 44 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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General Lew Wallace Study
The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, formerly known as the Ben-Hur Museum, is located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976, and in 2008 was awarded a National Medal from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. It is located in the Elston Grove Historic District. The museum is associated with the life of Lew Wallace and his 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. The study, designed by Wallace, and accompanying carriage house are the only structures pertaining to Lew Wallace that have retained historical integrity. Both of these buildings now make up the museum and exhibit many of the artifacts that Wallace used during his lifetime, as well as many objects pertaining to his literary legacy.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1976) · National Register of Historic Places (1976)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Places to stay near General Lew Wallace Study
Rooms are nearest in Union Township (16) and Crawfordsville (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From General Lew Wallace Study | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | in town | — | 16 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 25,751 | $174K | — |
| Crawfordsville | in town | — | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 16,699 | $134K | B |
| Lafayette | 25 mi north | 35 min | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 71,238 | $173K | C− |
| Fairfield Township | 27 mi north | 40 min | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 53,541 | $170K | — |
| Ladoga | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,103 | $131K | — |
| Clark Township | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,895 | $166K | — |
| Union Township 45% vacation homes | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 7 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 1,532 | $228K | — |
| Cain Township | 14 mi west | 20 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,127 | $134K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond General Lew Wallace Study
Every place here is under 63 miles away.
Big draw43 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
44 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
127 mi Stadium & arenaRoss–Ade Stadium
63 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
41 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
43 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
220 mi State parkTurkey Run State Park
32 mi State parkProphetstown State ParkPhoto credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ross–Ade Stadium: Tstuddud at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Turkey Run State Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Prophetstown State Park: Flickr user: Dan https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwmizell/, CC BY-SA 2.0
Know before you visit General Lew Wallace Study
Is General Lew Wallace Study in Union Township?
Yes. It’s inside Union Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit General Lew Wallace Study?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 66–84°.
How far is General Lew Wallace Study from Indianapolis?
About 44 miles southeast of Indianapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to General Lew Wallace Study?
Purdue University (LAF), about 26 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 39 miles.
Where should I stay near General Lew Wallace Study?
Union Township (in town, 16 places to stay), Crawfordsville (in town, 13 places to stay) and Lafayette (25 mi, 31 places to stay).
Tips from Union Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.