Zionsville in Boone County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Patrick H. Sullivan
1794 - 1879
Patrick H. Sullivan, 1794-1879, was the first white settler in Boone County, 1823, and built the first log cabin. In 1857, he bought this site and lived here until 1872. He served in the War of 1812.
Erected 1962 by Zionsville Historical Society. (Marker Number 06.1962.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 39° 56.924′ N, 86° 15.75′ W. Marker is in Zionsville, Indiana, in Boone County. Marker is at the intersection of W. Hawthorne Street and S. 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on W. Hawthorne Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 W Hawthorne St, Zionsville IN 46077, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of the Old Zionsville Inn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Plat Historical Block No. 8 (about 400 feet away); Lincoln's Stop in Zionsville, Indiana (about 700 feet away); Town of Zionsville Founded in 1852 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Michigan Road (approx. 1˝ miles away); Maplelawn Farmstead (approx. 1.7 miles away); Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); New Augusta (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zionsville.
Also see . . . IHB Review of Marker. In 2010 the Indiana Historical Bureau reviewed the marker for accuracy and relevance. The link is to the IHB report with their conclusions. (Submitted on July 31, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.