Versailles in Ripley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Stephen S. Harding
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
1. Side 'One' - - Stephen S. Harding Marker
Side One
Born 1808 Ontario County, New York. Moved with family to Ripley County, 1820. Prominent abolitionist and orator, delivering powerful anti-slavery speeches throughout the area, often against public sentiment. Was active in Liberty Party and Republican Party. Received several appointments from President Abraham Lincoln. Died February 12, 1891.
Side Two
Harding was an early leader in the opposition to slavery, helping to bring freedom to enslaved people in U.S.
The Underground Railroad refers to a widespread network of diverse people in the nineteenth century who aided slaves escaping to freedom from the southern U.S.
Erected 2004 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Rising Sun Regional Foundation, and Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology, IDNR. (Marker Number 69.2004.2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1848.
Location. 39° 4.307′ N, 85° 15.124′ W. Marker is in Versailles, Indiana, in Ripley County. Marker is at the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ripley County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Site of Masonic Hall (here, next to this marker); John Hunt Morgan's Code of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ripley County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Eleazer Wheelock Ripley (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan's Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); General John Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of James H. Tyson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Versailles.
Also see . . .
1. Photos of Dedication (Courtesy - Indiana Historical Bureau):. (Submitted on January 22, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. Stephen S. Harding. (Submitted on November 27, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
2. Side 'Two' - - Stephen S. Harding Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
3. Wide View - - Stephen S. Harding Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
4. East Entrance - - Ripley County Courthouse - - - Built 1860
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
5. South/East Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
6. South/West Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
7. North/East Corner - - Ripley County Courthouse - - Versailles, Indiana
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 881 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 9, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
