Near Carlisle in Sullivan County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Westernmost Naval Battle of the Revolution
— Col. George Rogers Clark —
Erected 1985 by Sullivan County Historical Society. (Marker Number 77.1985.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1779.
Location. 38° 57.338′ N, 87° 24.452′ W. Marker is near Carlisle, Indiana, in Sullivan County. Marker is on U.S. 150 south of South Ledgerwood Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located at U.S.150 (a.k.a. "New 41") and the "off" connector to "Old 41" South of Ledgerwood Street Exit. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle IN 47838, 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. Shakertown (approx. 4.8 miles away); Sullivan Carnegie Library (approx. 9.6 miles away); Korean War & Vietnam War - - Veterans (approx. 9.6 miles away); World War I & World War I I Memorial (approx. 9.6 miles away); Global War on Terrorism (approx. 9.6 miles away); Merom Conference Center (approx. 10.8 miles away); Fort LaMotte (approx. 10.9 miles away in Illinois); Merom Founded 1817 (approx. 11.1 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,533 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 12, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.