Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Polly Strong Slavery Case
Strong appealed to the Indiana Supreme Court in Corydon which ruled in State v. Lasselle, July 22, 1820: “slavery can have no existence” in Indiana. This decision did not free remaining slaves in Indiana; it did establish 1816 Indiana Constitution as the authority for decisions in Indiana courts regarding slavery and involuntary servitude, including 1821 Mary Clark case.
Erected 2016 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Harrison County Committee for the Indiana Bicentennial, and Leora Brown School. (Marker Number 31.2016.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 1820.
Location. 38° 12.709′ N, 86° 7.554′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is on Old Hwy 135 (Indiana Route 337), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Downtown Corydon (a few steps from this marker); World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Harrison County (a few steps from this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); In Honor Of The Men from Harrison County (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Corydon (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated In Everlasting Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.