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Armiesburg in Parke County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Armiesburg

By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009

1. Armiesburg Marker

Inscription. So named because armies of Gen. Wm. H. Harrison (1811) and Gen. Saml. Hopkins (1812) bivouacked nearby.

A busy village during waterpower days, court was held here before the county was judicially organized.

Erected 1966 by Parke County Historical Society. (Marker Number 61.1966.2.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Indiana State Historical Bureau Markers marker series.

Location. 39° 45.78′ N, 87° 21.071′ W. Marker is in Armiesburg, Indiana, in Parke County. Marker is on County Route S600W south of Route W40S, on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montezuma IN 47862, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Christmas (Noel) Dagenet (approx. half a mile away); Hixon Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away); Montezuma Cemetery (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Hillsdale Steps (approx. 2.3 miles away); Wabash & Erie Canal (approx. 2.4 miles away); Oakland Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Replica of Ernie Pyle Monument (approx. 5.9 miles away); Rockville Chautauqua Pavilion (approx. 6.2 miles away).

South View - - Armiesburg Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009

2. South View - - Armiesburg Marker

North View - - Armiesburg Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009

3. North View - - Armiesburg Marker

South - - Armiesburg Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Al Wolf, March 21, 2009

4. South - - Armiesburg Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on March 23, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 903 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.