Site of The French Lick Fort

Re-Freshed - - French Lick Fort Marker image. Click for full size.

Courtesy - Lost River Chapter D. A. R., September 13, 2008

1. Re-Freshed - - French Lick Fort Marker

Inscription. This hotel stands on the site of the French Lick Fort maintained as a Government Station - as a protection from Indians until about 1815.

Erected 1933 by the Lost River Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 33.103′ N, 86° 37.179′ W. Marker was in French Lick, Indiana, in Orange County. Marker could be reached from State Road 56. The marker is to the south of the front entrance to French Lick Hotel. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick IN 47432, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. French Lick - Historic Hotels of America (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Joe Louis Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. Ignatius Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sprudel: Spring No. 7 (approx. one mile away); The Springs (approx. one mile away); Seal Fountain (approx. one mile away); U.S. Army Hospital (approx. one mile away); Apollo: Spring No. 3 (approx. one mile away).

Site of The French Lick Fort Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

2. Site of The French Lick Fort Marker

Picture of the marker immediately before it was refurbished.

Wide View of the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

3. Wide View of the Marker

Inspection of The Re-Freshed Marker ! ! image. Click for full size.

Courtesy - Lost River Chapter D. A. R., September 13, 2008

4. Inspection of The Re-Freshed Marker ! !

(L.-R.) Charlene Shrider (Vice-Regent, Lost River Chapter), Dorothy Trinkle (Regent, Lost River Chapter), and D. Cynthia Stout (Indiana State Regent). All met one day ahead of the Re-Dedication Day (9-14-08) to check the marker.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, March 23, 2024

5. Site of The French Lick Fort Marker

Memorial Plaque for William A. Roth image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

6. Memorial Plaque for William A. Roth

For 37 years of Dedicated Service by William Roth at the French Lick Springs Resort. This stone and tree placed on this site by Family and Friends in June 1990.

Unveiling of Marker July 4, 1933 image. Click for full size.

Courtesy - Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., 1933

7. Unveiling of Marker July 4, 1933

In 1933 the Marker was unveiled by Eva Taggart - Daughter of Thomas D. Taggart, builder of the French Lick Hotel. Five little girls assisted in the unveiling: Mary Jane, Grosvenor, Wigand - - Olive, Jackson, Hammond - - Roseta May Atkinson - - Joanne Elrod - and - Mary Margaret Dixon.

Member Ladies of D. A. R. Visiting Fort French Lick - Marker - 1933 Unveiling image. Click for full size.

Courtesy - Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., 1933

8. Member Ladies of D. A. R. Visiting Fort French Lick - Marker - 1933 Unveiling

Restoration & Rededication of D. A. R. Marker — September 14, 2008 image. Click for full size.

Courtesy - Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., September 10, 2008

9. Restoration & Rededication of D. A. R. Marker — September 14, 2008

Heavy rain brought the festivities into the French Lick Hotel. With the marker in view, via a window, all yet celebrated the "Rededication."

Page One of Program — September 14, 2008 image. Click for full size.

Courtesy - Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., September 10, 2008

10. Page One of Program — September 14, 2008

Page Two of Program — September 14, 2008 image. Click for full size.

Courtesy - Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., September 10, 2008

11. Page Two of Program — September 14, 2008

Back Page of Program — September 14, 2008 image. Click for full size.

Courtesy Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., September 10, 2008

12. Back Page of Program — September 14, 2008

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,195 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on February 16, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 6. submitted on August 4, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on September 26, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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