Oldenburg in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Town of Oldenburg

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013

1. Town of Oldenburg Marker

Inscription. First settled 1817 by William George of Pennsylvania. Town platted 1837 by J. Henry Ronnebaum and Henry Plaspohl. Named for the Dukedom of Oldenburg in Germany from whence they came. First church and school built in 1837. First Post Office erected 1845. Town incorporated 1869 with Ben Flodder as President of the Town Board. Cornerstone of Town Hall laid on Washington's Birthday 1878.

Erected 1965 by Franklin County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 39° 20.393′ N, 85° 12.243′ W. Marker is in Oldenburg, Indiana, in Franklin County. Marker is on Pearl Street south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oldenburg IN 47036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Stone Church (a few steps from this marker); Father Franz Joseph Rudolf (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackman General Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Immaculate Conception Convent (about 600 feet away); Corpus Christi Procession Route (approx. 0.2 miles away); Academy of the Immaculate Conception

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Carriage House (approx. 8.2 miles away); Ben Franklin III (approx. 8.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldenburg.

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013

2. Town Hall

View to west across Pearl Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.