Napoleon in Ripley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Barbara Fox, Pioneer Lady Inventor
Erected by Ripley County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1862.
Location. 39° 12.365′ N, 85° 19.83′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Napoleon, Indiana, in Ripley County. Marker is at the intersection of Madison Street (U.S. 421) and Wilson Street, on the left when traveling south on Madison Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Napoleon IN 47034, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Berry's Trace (here, next to this marker); Elias Conwell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Central House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Artist John W. Love (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fugitive Trail (approx. 5˝ miles away); Abolitionists (approx. 5˝ miles away); John Andrews, Master Craftsman (approx. 5.6 miles away); James Harrison Cravens (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Napoleon.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 945 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on July 26, 2023, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2023, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.