Alf Thompson
OUR FOUNDER
1895 – 1997
Alf Thompson, an independent oil producer and philanthropist, was the founder of the Evansville Historical Foundation, located on the homestead settled by Wilhelm Thompson who received a patent on the land in 1875 and built the house in 1878.
Mr. Thompson was one of many pioneers with a deep interest in preserving their roots in the Evansville area. His vision was to recreate a village of the kind founded by early settlers of the area, providing younger generations with a view of pioneer life.
Mr. Thompson will long be remembered for his support of the Evansville Historical Foundation and the Evansville area.