Vallonia in Jackson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fort Vallonia
Erected 1951 by Indiana Historical Bureau. (Marker Number 36.1951.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • War of 1812 • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 38° 50.967′ N, 86° 5.424′ W. Marker is in Vallonia, Indiana, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of State Road 135 and South Main Street (County Road S310W), on the right when traveling south on State Road 135. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 IN-135, Vallonia IN 47281, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Fort Vallonia (approx. half a mile away); Bartholomew Trail (approx. half a mile away); In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Time Capsule (approx. 3.3 miles away); All Veterans Honor Roll Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); The Freedom Tree (approx. 3.3 miles away); Jackson County W.W. I Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); Sons Of The American Revolution Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Driftwood Church and Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vallonia.
Also see . . . Vallonia, Indiana - Wikipedia entry. Includes a history on Fort Vallonia. (Submitted on May 29, 2014.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on February 16, 2021, by Rebecca Speaker of Columbus, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 29, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.