Fairbanks in Sullivan County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
A Civil War Murder
— John Drake - Shot —
Erected 1992 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Sullivan County Historical Society. (Marker Number 77.1992.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1812.
Location. 39° 13.265′ N, 87° 31.27′ W. Marker is in Fairbanks, Indiana, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of State Road 63 and North Street, on the right when traveling north on State Road 63. (North Street does not exist on the East side of State Road 63. North Street ends on the West side of the road.). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairbanks IN 47849, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fairbanks' Massacre (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grave of Jane Todd Crawford (approx. 6 miles away); Darwin (approx. 6.6 miles away in Illinois); Fort Handy (approx. 7.8 miles away in Illinois); Wea Indian Trail (approx. 8 miles away); Sullivan Carnegie Library (approx. 10.6 miles away); Global War on Terrorism (approx. 10.6 miles away); World War I & World War I I Memorial (approx. 10.6 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,965 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 18, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.