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By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
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201 Georgia, Peach County, Fort Valley — 111-1 — Peach County
On West Church Street, 0 miles west of Anderson Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature July 18, 1924, is named for one of Georgia's leading crops, the Georgia Peach known throughout the nation and beyond. The famous Elberta Peach was developed in Georgia by Samuel B. Rumph and is grown . . . Map (db m53097) HM
202 Georgia, Pickens County, Tate — 112-1 — Georgia Marble Company and the Village of Tate
On Georgia Route 53 at North Railroad Street, on the left when traveling east on State Route 53.
The Georgia Marble Company began in 1884 as one of many small marble quarrying operations in the region. In 1905 Colonel Sam Tate became the company's president, continuing in that position until his death in 1938. Georgia Marble Company stone can . . . Map (db m15019) HM
203 Georgia, Pierce County, Blackshear — 113-1 — Pierce County
On U.S. 84 near Gordon Street (State Road 15 /121), on the right when traveling west.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 18, 1857, is named for Franklin Pierce, New Hampshire Democrat and fourteenth President of the United States, 1853 to `57. He was a General in the Mexican War. Blackshear, incorporated . . . Map (db m24037) HM
204 Georgia, Pike County, Zebulon — 114-2 — Pike County
On Main Street (U.S. 19) at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Created by Act of Dec. 9, 1822, from Monroe County, Pike County originally contained part of Spalding, Upson and Lamar Counties. It was named for Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), leader, in 1805, of an expedition to trace the Mississippi River . . . Map (db m59609) HM
205 Georgia, Polk County, Cedartown — 115-1A — Polk County
On Prior Street, 0 miles west of South Main Street (Georgia Route 1), on the right when traveling west.
Created December 20, 1851 and named for President James Knox Polk. Cedartown is fittingly named for the trees which flourish in this beautiful valley. The city is a railroad center, has a thriving textile industry, and a large paper mill. . . . Map (db m35738) HM
206 Georgia, Polk County, Rockmart — 115-5 — Old Van Wert Polk County
On South Piedmont Avenue (Georgia Route 113) at Springdale Road, on the right when traveling south on South Piedmont Avenue.
County seat of Paulding when that county was created in 1832; inc. 1838. Named for Isaac Van Wert & John Paulding, two of the captors of Major Andre. Polk County was organized in 1851 from parts of Floyd and Paulding; this placed Van Wert in Polk . . . Map (db m35778) HM
207 Georgia, Pulaski County, Hawkinsville — 116-1 — Pulaski County
On Commerce Street (Georgia Route 26) 0 miles west of North Lumpkin Street, on the right when traveling east.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 13, 1808, is named for Count Casimir Pulaski, Polish hero of the Revolutionary War who died fighting in Georgia and is buried in Savannah. Court was to be held at the home of Isham Jordan until . . . Map (db m40329) HM
208 Georgia, Quitman County, Georgetown — 118-1 — Quitman County
On Main Street, 0 miles south of Harrison Street, on the right when traveling south.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 10, 1858, is named for Gen. John A. Quitman, soldier in the Mexican War, Governor of Mississippi and ardent advocate of States Rights. The County Site is named for Georgetown, D.C. Among the first . . . Map (db m46586) HM
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209 Georgia, Randolph County, Cuthbert — 120-9 — Randolph County
On Court Street (Business U.S. 27) at Pine Street, on the left when traveling north on Court Street.
Randolph County was created by Act of Dec. 20, 1828 from Lee County. Originally Randolph County included all of what is now Stewart and Quitman and part of Terrell and Clay Counties. It was named for “John Randolph of Roanoke” (1773-1833), Virginia . . . Map (db m238725) HM
210 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — 121-27 — Richmond County
On Greene Street near Monument St., on the right when traveling east.
Originally designated as the Parish of St. Paul by the Act creating it in 1758, the name was changed in 1777 to Richmond County in honor of the Duke of Richmond, who, as a member of Parliament, was a zealous supporter of the American cause, . . . Map (db m9706) HM
211 Georgia, Rockdale County, Conyers — 122-1 — Rockdale County
On North Main Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature October 18, 1870, is named for Rockdale Church, so called for the fine underlying granite strata. Conyers, the County Site, was incorporated in 1854 and named for a prominent physician. Smyrna Camp . . . Map (db m35930) HM
212 Georgia, Screven County, Rocky Ford — 124-1 — First County Seat
On Scarboro Highway (State Highway 17) at Rocky Ford Road, on the left when traveling north on Scarboro Highway.
Between 1765 and 1770 a group of settlers, mostly from North Carolina, settled and received grants for land in the vicinity of what is now Rockyford. Among these first settlers were, Benjamin Lanier, Lemuel Lanier, Valentine Hollingsworth, . . . Map (db m13131) HM
213 Georgia, Seminole County, Donalsonville — City of Donalsonville
On S. Wiley Street, 0 miles south of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south.
According to a map "Plan of Donalson" dated April 1889, the town was laid out by John Earnest Donalson. On December 8, 1897, a charter, signed by Governor William Yates Atkinson, was granted incorporating the town of Donalsonville. Officers . . . Map (db m9858) HM
214 Georgia, Seminole County, Donalsonville — 125-1 — Seminole County
On South Knox Avenue at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on South Knox Avenue.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature July 8, 1920, is named for the Seminole Indians. Members of the Creek Confederacy, the Seminoles (meaning “separatist”) left the main body in Georgia and settled in Florida. After two bloody . . . Map (db m55645) HM
215 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — 126-3 — Spalding County
On 6th Street at East Bank Street, on the right when traveling south on 6th Street.
Spalding County was created by Act of Dec. 20, 1851 from Fayette, Henry and Pike Counties. It was named for Thomas Spalding (1774-1851), native of Frederica. One of the earliest cotton and sugar cane planters in Georgia, he was a legislator, state . . . Map (db m59619) HM
216 Georgia, Stephens County, Toccoa — 127-1 — Stephens County
On East Doyle Street, 0 miles east of North Alexander Street, on the right when traveling west.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature August 18, 1905, is named for Alexander Hamilton Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy. A state legislator and Senator he was elected to Congress at 31, serving from 1843 to 1859. Elected to . . . Map (db m58733) HM
217 Georgia, Stewart County, Richland — Historic Richland
On Wall Street at Park Drive, on the right when traveling south on Wall Street.
First settled in 1827, Richland was named for the home district of several pioneer families from South Carolina. The community became a busy railroad junction when the Savannah. Americus and Montgomery, and the Columbus Southern rail lines met here . . . Map (db m10152) HM
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218 Georgia, Tattnall County, Reidsville — 132-1 — Tattnall County
Near West Brazell Street (U.S. 280) at Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 5, 1801, is named for Josiah Tattnall, Governor of Georgia at the time, who signed the Act. There being no town in the new County, the Act provided that all public business be transacted at the . . . Map (db m170739) HM
219 Georgia, Telfair County, McRae-Helena — 134-2 — Telfair County
On Golden Isles Highway (U.S. 341/23) near Telfair Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Telfair County was created by Act of Dec. 10, 1807 from Wilkinson County. Originally, it contained parts of Coffee and Dodge Counties. It was named for Gov. Edward Telfair (1735- 1807). Born in Scotland, he settled in Savannah in 1766, was a . . . Map (db m23638) HM
220 Georgia, Tift County, Tifton — 137-1 — Tift County
On 2nd Street East at Tift Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 2nd Street East.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature August 17, 1905, is officially named for Nelson Tift, well known businessman, legislator and Mayor of Albany. The organizers also had in mind his nephew Henry Harding Tift, who founded Tifton in 1872 . . . Map (db m39993) HM
221 Georgia, Toombs County, Lyons — 138-1 — Toombs County
On Victory Drive, in the median.
Toombs County was created by Act of Aug. 18, 1905 from Emanuel, Montgomery and Tattnall. It was named for Gen. Robert Augustus Toombs 1810-1885), of Wilkes County, Congressman and Senator. One of the chief organizers of the Confederate government, . . . Map (db m18208) HM
222 Georgia, Treutlen County, Soperton — 140-3 — Treutlen County
On South 2nd Street (U.S. 221) near Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
Treutlen County was created by Act of Aug. 21, 1917 from Emanuel and Montgomery Counties. It was named for Gov. John Adam Treutlen (1726- 1782), "one of the foremost revolutionists." Elected Governor over Button Gwinnett in 1777, he was declared a . . . Map (db m23644) HM
223 Georgia, Walton County, Monroe — 147-3 — James Monroe
On South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) 0 miles south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
This City of Monroe, settled in 1818 and incorporated Nov. 30, 1821, was named for James Monroe, fifth President. Born in Virginia in 1758 he fought in the Continental Army. He served in the Virginia legislature, in Congress and the Senate, and as . . . Map (db m20718) HM
224 Georgia, Warren County, Warrenton — 149-1 — Warren County
On Main Street (Business Route 278) at West Gibson Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 19, 1793, is named for Gen. Joseph Warren, Massachusetts Revolutionary hero killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill. What is claimed to have been the first iron works and woolen mill in Georgia was . . . Map (db m49372) HM
225 Georgia, Wheeler County, Alamo — 153-1 — Wheeler County
On Pearl Avenue near Pine Street, on the right when traveling west.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Aug. 14, 1912, is named for Gen. Joseph Wheeler, famous Confederate Cavalry leader and Major General of Cavalry in the Spanish War. He twice saved Augusta from Kilpatrick's Union Cavalry, at . . . Map (db m23634) HM
226 Georgia, White County, Cleveland — 154-4 — Cleveland
On Main Street (U.S. 129) at Kytle Street (Georgia Route 115), in the median on Main Street.
When White County was formed in 1857, Mt. Yonah was selected as the County-seat. The majority of its residents wished to rename it Sheltonville for William H. Shelton, who sponsored the formation of the new county. Shelton asked that it be named . . . Map (db m43702) HM
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227 Georgia, Wilcox County, Abbeville — 156-1 — Wilcox County
On North Broad Street (U.S. 129) at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling south on North Broad Street.
This County was created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 22, 1857. Georgia Archives show that it was named for Capt. John Wilcox though some authorities believe it was named for his son Gen. Mark Wilcox, state legislator and one of the founders of the . . . Map (db m40104) HM
228 Georgia, Wilkes County, Washington — City Hall
On East Liberty Street at Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on East Liberty Street.
Washington, Georgia Incorporated January 23rd 1780 First incorporated city in the United States named for our first president Elevation 619 feetMap (db m200064) HM
229 Georgia, Wilkinson County, Irwinton — 158-7 — Wilkinson County
On Kenneth W. Birdsong Highway (Georgia Route 57) at Bacon Street (Old U.S. 441), on the right when traveling east on Kenneth W. Birdsong Highway.
This County was created by Acts of the Legislature May 11, 1803 and Dec. 7, 1805. It is named for James Wilkinson, Revolutionary General, and formed from part of the lands acquired from the Creeks by the Treaty of Fort Wilkinson (on the Oconee) at . . . Map (db m41869) HM
230 Georgia, Worth County, Sylvester — 159-1 — Worth County
On North Main Street (Georgia Route 33) at East Kelly Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
This County created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 20, 1853 is named for Maj. Gen. Wm. J. Worth of Mexican War fame under whose command served Maj. William A. Harris, a leader in the organization of the new County. Among the first County Officers . . . Map (db m40109) HM
231 Hawaii, Kauai County, Poipu — 7 — Sacred Fishing Grounds
Near Pe‘e Road south of Poipu Road, on the left when traveling south.
The bay before you—named Keoneloa (or ‘the long sand’)—is the site of one of the oldest known Hawaiian occupation on Kaua‘i, a temporary fishing camp, dating to A.D. 220–660. The Hawaiians divided each island into . . . Map (db m12807) HM
232 Idaho, Ada County, Boise — Abraham Lincoln and Idaho — 1809 - 2009
On N Capitol Boulevard north of W Bannock Street, in the median.
President Abraham Lincoln created Idaho Territory, appointed its first officers and judges and addressed Congress about Idaho in 1863 and 1864. He considered Idaho issues in the White House on the afternoon that he was shot and invited the former . . . Map (db m126722) HM
233 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Dunning — Henry Horner — 1878 – 1940
On North Narragansett Avenue, 0.1 miles north of West Addison Street, on the left when traveling north.
In memory of Henry Horner 1878 – 1940 Judge of the Probate Court of Cook County 1914 – 1933 Governor State of Illinois 1933 – 1940 He Had Clean Hands And A Pure HeartMap (db m246005) HM
234 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, East Side — Illinois-Indiana Boundary Marker
On Avenue G, 0.6 miles east of East 100th Street.
This Illinois - Indiana state boundary marker is one of the oldest landmarks in the Chicagoland area. It was constructed in 1838 under the direction of the United States Surveyor General to commemorate the establishment of the common boundary . . . Map (db m237902) HM
235 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Near North Side — 3 — Old Town and The Great Fire (#3)
On Wells Street.
On October 7, 1871, the Great Fire of Chicago started on the south side of the city and continued north. As the fire approached Old Town, the bells of St. Michael’s Church began to toll. The walls of church survived, but the interior was destroyed. . . . Map (db m47605) HM
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236 Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Near North Side — 1 — Old Town’s Entrepreneur Spirit (#1)
On Wells Street.
From 1870 through the 1800s, Henry Piper, one of Old Town’s early entrepreneurs, operated a successful bakery in a narrow alley. Today, the building at Wells and North is known as Piper’s Alley. The existing house located at 1546 North Wells was . . . Map (db m47609) HM
237 Illinois, Gallatin County, Shawneetown — The Illinois Territory
On Ohio River Scenic Byway at East McClernand Avenue on Ohio River Scenic Byway.
The Illinois Territory was formed in 1809. Its Governor, Ninian Edwards, laid out a district on Sept. 14, 1812 and called it the County of Gallatin. After Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the U.S. Treasury. The county changed size and shape often . . . Map (db m210685) HM
238 Illinois, Grundy County, Morris — The County Seat of Grundy County
Near East Washington Street just east of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling east.
On April 12, 1842, Morris was confirmed as the site for the county seat of Grundy County. This tree is planted in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the event.Map (db m239284) HM
239 Illinois, Monroe County, Harrisonville — Harrisonville, Illinois
On Walnut Road (State Road 156) 0.5 miles north of Harris Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Mississippi River was a major superhighway throughout history, Native Americans traveled extensively on the waterway, and early settlers settled the Midwest by entering the port of New Orleans and traveling north on the river. During the . . . Map (db m226556) HM
240 Illinois, Monroe County, Waterloo — Monroe County Court House
On West Mill Street at South Main Street, on the left when traveling west on West Mill Street.
January 6, 1816 — An Act of the legislature of the Illinois Territory was enacted to form a new county out of Randolph and St. Clair Counties to be called Monroe County named after then U.S. Secretary of State James Monroe who would be elected . . . Map (db m205551) HM
241 Illinois, Peoria County, Peoria — Schwab - Powell Building — ca. 1852 — Riverfront Visitor Center —
On NE Water Street near Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Known as Powell Press Building This building, the oldest Commercial structure on Peoria's Riferfront, was saved, moved, and restored by City of Peoria.Map (db m9180) HM
242 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Decatur The County Seat — Adams County Historical Sites — American Revolution Bicentennial 1776 - 1976 —
On South 2nd Street south of Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.
Decatur was selected as a County Seat on May 18, 1836. The founders were Samuel Rugg and Thomas Johnson. Decatur was surveyed by Jacob Hofer. The land for the site was owned by Thomas Johnson. Decatur was selected by a special county board comprised . . . Map (db m211666) HM
243 Indiana, Allen County, Woodburn — Woodburn, Indiana — Platted 1865
On Main Street (Indiana Route 101) at Bull Rapids Road, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
First town incorporated in Maumee Township. Once called "Phelps Station" on the Wabash Railroad. A strategic point in a vast woodland of timber unsurpassed in the United States for variety and condition. Incorporated as a 5th class city in . . . Map (db m193534) HM
244 Indiana, Benton County, Fowler — 04.1995.1 — Benton County Courthouse
On East 6th Street west of South Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Benton County formed by General Assembly in 1840. Oxford first county seat; Fowler became second, 1874. Designed in Second Empire Style by Gorden P. Randall and built 1874 by Levi L. Leach. Located at geographical center of county on land donated by . . . Map (db m21487) HM
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245 Indiana, Benton County, Fowler — 04.1966.1 — New Purchase Boundary — (Treaty of St. Mary's)
On State Road 18 west of County Road N200W, on the right when traveling east.
In October 1818, Purchasing Commissioners Lewis Cass, Benjamin Parke and Governor Jonathan Jennings acquired Indian claims on the land shown on this marker. About one-third of modern Indiana, was involved in this transaction.Map (db m21517) HM
246 Indiana, Dearborn County, Lawrenceburg — Dearborn County
On West High Street south of Mary Street, on the right when traveling south.
Formed by proclamation of Indiana Territorial Governor William Henry Harrison March 7, 1803. Named in honor of Major General Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War. The third county to be formed, it was originally much larger. Its present boundaries . . . Map (db m22103) HM
247 Indiana, Elkhart County, Goshen — 20.1966.1 — Indiana Territory Line
On U.S. 33, 0.3 miles north of County Road 17, on the right when traveling south.
The boundary between Indiana and Michigan territories was established in 1805. Just before Indiana became a state in 1816, the line was moved ten miles north to give Indiana frontage on Lake Michigan.Map (db m44849) HM
248 Indiana, Fayette County, Connersville — Fayette County, Indiana — City of Connersville
On North Central Avenue at West Court Street, on the left when traveling north on North Central Avenue.
This marker depicts the Fayette County Courthouse as it appeared when built in 1849. Subsequent renovations resulted in its present appearance. The Courthouse was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Connersville's . . . Map (db m152030) HM
249 Indiana, Fountain County, Attica — Davis Township - Maysville — 1825 - 1935
On East River Road (County Road 1400) 1 mile east of North Riverside Road (State Road 500), on the left when traveling east.
Platted 1832 Addition 1836 Population in 1840 - - 800 First polling place in Davis Township. Many years Largest Town South of Chicago.Map (db m9874) HM
250 Indiana, Fountain County, Veedersburg — Wabash Township — " Union Mill " - — " William B. White Home " —
On Cades Hollow Road east of South Jenks Road, on the right when traveling east.
Scott, Hultz, and Sigler commissioners appointed by State Legislature to form the newly formed Fountain County Seat of Justice, met here at William B. White Home. He erected the County's first mill here near the covered bridge, the County's . . . Map (db m20411) HM
251 Indiana, Franklin County, Brookville — 24.1992.1 — Brookville Historic District
On Main Street (U.S. 52) south of East 5th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Platted 1808 along Whitewater River, Brookville was an important entry point to interior lands opened to settlement. The district's concentration of well-preserved buildings reflects the city's continued prosperity. Brookville Historic District . . . Map (db m44697) HM
252 Indiana, Franklin County, Brookville — 24.1966.1 — Brookville, Franklin County — ( Platted 1808 ) —
On U.S. 52 south of Sonja Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m44695) HM
253 Indiana, Grant County, Marion, Center Township — Kenesaw Mountain Landis
On South Adams Street, on the right when traveling north.
Moorehead Communications, whose stores do business as TCC, has graciously helped CSA by sponsoring Kenesow Mountain Landis, a brilliant communicator in his own right. This former Marion resident helped clean up America's past time and became the . . . Map (db m215247) HM
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254 Indiana, Hamilton County, Noblesville — 29.2005.1 — Conner Street Historic District
On Logan Street east of North 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Hamilton County formed 1823. Noblesville platted 1823, selected county seat 1824, incorporated 1851. Located east of downtown commercial area; boundaries are Conner and Logan streets (east and west) and 10th and 17th streets (north and south). . . . Map (db m240) HM
255 Indiana, Harrison County, Corydon — Bell Predates the Civil War
On East Beaver Street at North Elm Street, on the left when traveling east on East Beaver Street.
In loving memory David J. Dukes, M.D. July 16, 1927 — June 15, 1991 Remembered for his love of music, church, sailing, family, and his fellow man. The bell predates the Civil War and may have been in the First Methodist Church around . . . Map (db m9686) HM
256 Indiana, Harrison County, Corydon — 31.1962.2 — First State Capital
On Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62) 0.3 miles east of State Road 135, on the right when traveling east.
Corydon became the first state capital of Indiana in 1816. The first constitution was drawn up and the first sessions of the state legislature and supreme court convened here.Map (db m198385) HM
257 Indiana, Harrison County, Corydon — 31.1948.1 — Indiana Capitol
On North Capitol Avenue near East Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Capital of Indiana Territory was moved to Corydon from Vincennes, 1813. This building became first State Capitol, 1816. Offices were moved to Indianapolis in 1825.Map (db m9626) HM
258 Indiana, Harrison County, Corydon — Stately Beginnings
On North Elm Street north of East Beaver Street, on the left when traveling north.
The story of Corydon begins the story of the State of Indiana. Corydon lies in a valley between Big Indian and Little Indian creeks. The land had been purchased in 1804 by William Henry Harrison, who was then governor of the Indiana Territory. He . . . Map (db m207080) HM
259 Indiana, Hendricks County, Danville — 32.2000.1 — Danville’s Main Street Historic District
On West Main Street (U.S. 36) west of Cross Street (State Road 39), on the right when traveling west.
(Side One) Residential district bounded by Main, East, Cross, and Marion streets. Nineteenth and early twentieth century homes reflect social and economic diversity of residents, including town’s prominent citizens. Listed in National Register of . . . Map (db m237) HM
260 Indiana, Henry County, Knightstown — The National Road — West
On National Road (U.S. 40) west of West Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Knightstown—first town platted on National Road after survey, 1827—named after noted surveyor Jonathan Knight. Home of American Communications Network founded, in 1966, to preserve and perpetuate the “Ideals that built . . . Map (db m139247) HM
261 Indiana, Henry County, New Castle — Henry County Courthouse 1869 / Raintree County
On Broad Street (State Road 38) at South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
Henry County Courthouse 1869. The Henry County Courthouse, designed by architect Isaac Hodgson, replaced a courthouse that had burned in 1864. Featuring a mansard roof and a 110-foot clock tower, it is pictured on the inside covers of Ross . . . Map (db m200358) HM
262 Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington — Samuel Huntington — 1731 -- 1796 — Signer of the Declaration of Independence —
On Jefferson St., 0 miles north of State St. (Road Hunting).
This city, township and county were named for Samuel Huntington, signer of the Declaration of Independence and important political figure in the Revolutionary War era. Records indicate the name was given by Elias Murray, Huntington's nephew, when he . . . Map (db m71299) HM
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263 Indiana, Lake County, Crown Point — The Old Lake County Courthouse, 1878
On Main Street (U.S. 231), on the left.
The Old Courthouse has been, since its erection in 1878, a landmark in Lake County, Indiana. Construction of the central portion, including the clock tower, began with 500,000 hand-kilned bricks from the Henry Wise Brickyard in Crown Point, . . . Map (db m27806) HM
264 Indiana, Lawrence County, Mitchell — Vincennes Tract Line
On Indiana's Historic Pathways - North Spur (U.S. 50) 0.4 miles east of Connerly Cemetery Road, on the left when traveling west.
This marker is on the northern boundary of the Vincennes Tract, the first Indian cession obtained by Governor William Henry Harrison in the Indiana Territory. The treaty was signed by chiefs of the Miami, Delaware, Shawnee, Potawatomi, Eel . . . Map (db m243588) HM
265 Indiana, Madison County, Anderson — Public Square
On East 9th Street at Madison Street on East 9th Street.
This Public Square was part of Chief Anderson's Delaware Indian Village. In 1827, thirty acres were donated to Madison County by John and Salley Berry to relocate the county seat from Pendleton to Anderson. The remaining acreage was sold by . . . Map (db m232) HM
266 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Adams County — Organized in 1835 — Named for John Quincy Adams —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Naturalist/writer Gene Stratton Porter wrote more than 22 books and magazine articles about her experiences at Limberlost Swamp. The swamp encompassed 13,000 acres of Adams and adjacent counties before being drained and converted to farmland.Map (db m238844) HM
267 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Allen County — Organized in 1835 — Named for John Allen —
On West Washington Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
To protect early settlers, General Anthony Wayne destroyed the Miami tribe's village of Kekionga in 1794. Fort Wayne was later built at the junction of the three rivers which run through Allen County. John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, is . . . Map (db m238644) HM
268 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Bartholomew County — Organized in 1821 — Named for Joseph Bartholomew —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Factories for automotive accessories and diesel engine production are the major industries in Bartholomew County. The largest city, Columbus, is known for schools, churches, and corporate buildings designed by world-renowned architects.Map (db m238980) HM
269 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Benton County — Organized in 1840 — Named for Thomas Hart Benton —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Primarily an agricultural community, Benton County produced the most famous horse in the history of harness racing. Foaled in Oxford, Ind., in 1896, Dan Patch set the record for the mile (1:55.25) at Lexington, Ky., in 1905. That record stood until . . . Map (db m238791) HM
270 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Blackford County — Organized in 1838 — Named for Isaac Blackford —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Part of the late 19th century gas and oil boom, Blackford County's cities and towns expanded rapidly with the influx of industries which utilized these natural resources. Montpelier was known as "Oil City" for many years.Map (db m238935) HM
271 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Boone County — Organized in 1830 — Named for Daniel Boone —
Near Nortn Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
In the early 1900s, people from around the nation and world traveled through Boone County's rich farmland to view the courthouse in Lebanon. Built with 38-foot high columns, each carved from a single block of limestone, the courthouse is situated on . . . Map (db m238761) HM
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272 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Brown County — Organized in 1836 — Named for Jacob Jennings Brown —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
In the fall, visitors flock to Brown County's oak, maple, hickory, and beech forests to view their brilliant colors. The county first gained fame as a mecca for artists and craftspersons who were inspired by the peace and beauty of these forested . . . Map (db m238945) HM
273 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Carroll County — Organized in 1828 — Named for Charles Carroll —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
While much of Carroll County is level farmland producing soybeans, corn, and winter wheat, Freeman Reservoir's 2,800-acre lake provides a variety of recreational activities. Tiny white triangles represent boats sailing along its rippling blue waters.Map (db m238928) HM
274 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Cass County — Organized in 1829 — Named for Lewis Cass —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
By the Civil War, Cass County had become a significant Midwestern railroad center with several major lines such as the Cincinnati, Logansport, and Chicago intersecting the region. Travelers to Cass County were welcomed in Logansport (nicknamed . . . Map (db m238648) HM
275 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Clark County — Organized in 1801 — Named for George Rogers Clark —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
At the falls of the Ohio River lies one of the world's greatest natural wonders, a 400-million-year-old fossil bed. Jeffersonville, located near the falls, is the largest inland boat building site in North America, producing cruise ships and . . . Map (db m238783) HM
276 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Clay County — Organized in 1825 — Named for Henry Clay —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Because the region has some of the state's richest coal deposits, mining in Clay County has been important since the 1850s. A fine grade of clay, discovered during the 19th century, provided raw material for a number of pottery and brick factories.Map (db m238939) HM
277 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Clinton County — Organized in 1830 — Named for DeWitt Clinton —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
"Old Stoney" was opened in 1892 as a junior and senior high school. The building represents a rare combination of several architectural styles emulating a limestone, castle-like appearance. Six years after closing, "Old Stoney" reopened in 1980 as . . . Map (db m238922) HM
278 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Crawford County — Organized in 1818 — Named for William Crawford —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Wyandotte Cave, one of many caves hidden in the county's forested hills, contains the highest known underground mountain on earth, standing 135 feet tall. Native American tribes used the area as a source of flint for their points and tools.Map (db m238938) HM
279 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Daviess County — Organized in 1817 — Named for Joseph Hamilton Daviess —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
A large Amish community farms the area northwest of Loogootee. Home to the Turkey Trot Festival, Daviess County has one of the largest turkey farms in the Midwest. [The sculpture is located on this wall directly above.]Map (db m238932) HM
280 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Dearborn County — Organized in 1803 — Named for Henry Dearborn —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Thomas Gaff, a prominent industrialist and civic leader, built Hillforest Mansion on the Ohio River in the 1850s. The "Steamboat Gothic" architectural style includes features typical of the "floating palaces" that graced the nation's rivers during . . . Map (db m238857) HM
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281 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Decatur County — Organized in 1821 — Named for Stephen Decatur —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
First noticed in 1870, large-tooth aspen trees have continually grown from the Decatur County Courthouse's 115-foot clock tower. Each September the community celebrates this unique phenomenon with the Tree City Fall Festival.Map (db m238757) HM
282 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — DeKalb County — Organized in 1837 — Named for Baron Johann de Kalb —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Although 80 percent of the county's land is used for farming, the city of Auburn was once a major center of the American automobile industry. More than 21 models of cars were created here, including the elegant Auburn and the classic Cord.Map (db m238992) HM
283 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Delaware County — Organized in 1827 — Named for the Delaware Tribe —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Muncie, the county seat, is named for Delaware Chief Munsee. Muncie is the industrial center of home canning equipment and glass food container manufacturing. Several area manufacturers opened factories as a result of the late 19th century gas boom . . . Map (db m238754) HM
284 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Dubois County — Organized in 1818 — Named for Toussaina Dubois —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
In 1997, Dubois County produced 1,687,356 turkeys and ranked first among Indiana counties in raising poultry. Dubois County is also home to large manufacturers of pianos and organs, as well as office and home furniture.Map (db m238760) HM
285 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Elkhart County — Organized in 1830 — Named for the Elkhart River —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
More than 200 firms make mobile homes, campers, and other recreational vehicle-related products in Elkhart County. A center for musical instrument manufacturing, the county is known as the "band instrument capital of the world." In sharp contrast to . . . Map (db m238854) HM
286 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Fayette County — Organized in 1819 — Named for Marquis de Lafayette —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Fayette County's original forests brought rise to many great early-1900s cabinet manufacturers and distributors. The county seat of Connersville was home to eight different automobile manufacturers, including McFarlan and Lexington.Map (db m238647) HM
287 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Floyd County — Organized in 1819 — Named for Davis Floyd —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
A popular site near New Albany, the limestone hills at Floyd's Knobs sit 900 to 1000 feet above sea level and 600 feet above the Ohio River. In 1867, New Albany was home to America's first plate glass factory, revolutionizing the glass industry and . . . Map (db m238916) HM
288 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Fountain County — Organized in 1825 — Named for James Fountaine —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Many of Fountain County's residents are corn and soybean farmers, cultivating approximately 64 percent of its level terrain. The Portland Arch, a large sandstone natural bridge, is in the northwestern part of the county.Map (db m238788) HM
289 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Franklin County — Organized in 1811 — Named for Benjamin Franklin —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The Whitewater Canal, built in the mid-1800s, was used to transport farmers' produce to market and merchandise to local stores. An 80-foot-long aqueduct was built in 1848 to carry the canal 16 feet above Duck Creek on the eastern edge of . . . Map (db m238842) HM
290 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Fulton County — Organized in 1836 — Named for Robert Fulton —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Round barns, thought to be more efficient when feeding livestock, peppered Fulton County at the turn of the 20th century. Lake Manitou's popularity drew summer tourists to the area for its cottages, water sports, and large amusement park.Map (db m238943) HM
291 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Gibson County — Organized in 1813 — Named for John Gibson —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The Lyles Station community, named for Joshua Lyles, was home during the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries to more than 800 free African-American settlers. During the 19th century, large coal and oil reserves were discovered in Gibson County. It was . . . Map (db m238957) HM
292 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Grant County — Organized in 1831 — Named for Samuel and Moses Grant —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Home of one of the world's largest popcorn producers, Grant County grows nearly 3,000 tons of popcorn annually. Grant County native James Dean was born in Fairmount. The 1950s American film idol had lead roles in "Rebel Without a Cause," "Giant," . . . Map (db m238763) HM
293 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Greene County — Organized in 1821 — Named for Nathaniel Greene —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
In 1906, the Illinois Central Railroad built one of the world's largest railroad trestles to span Richland Creek west of Solsberry. Still in use, the trestle is 2,295 feet long and 180 feet high. Also, the Worthington area once could claim the . . . Map (db m238841) HM
294 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Hamilton County — Organized in 1823 — Named for Alexander Hamilton —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Hamilton County was once the home of the Delaware Native Americans. William Conner, an early trader, acquired land from the Delaware tribe and established a trading post on the White River. While recent years have seen southern Hamilton County . . . Map (db m238924) HM
295 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Hancock County — Organized in 1828 — Named for John Hancock —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley was born and raised in Greenfield. He wrote about life in Hancock County in poems such as "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Old Swimmin' Hole."Map (db m238793) HM
296 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Harrison County — Organized in 1808 — Named for William Henry Harrison —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Nestled in Harrison County's wooded hills and pastures, Corydon holds significant importance in Indiana's history. The city served as capital of the Indiana Territory and then as the first Indiana state capital. In 1863, John Hunt Morgan's . . . Map (db m238855) HM
297 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Howard County — Organized in 1844 — Named for Tilghaman A. Howard —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The first canned tomato juice, the first mechanical corn picker, and the first rubber tire pumped full of air originated in Howard County. Automobile headlights and automobile spark-ignition inventor Elwood Haynes helped earn Kokomo the title "City . . . Map (db m238946) HM
298 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Huntington County — Organized in 1834 — Named for Samuel Huntington —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Three Native Americans pilot canoes, circumnavigating three currents. The Wabash and Salamonie rivers made this area a popular center for Native Americans, and in 1831, Chief Richardville moved the Miami capital to the Forks of the Wabash in . . . Map (db m238845) HM
299 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Jackson County — Organized in 1816 — Named for Andrew Jackson —
Near North Blackford Street near Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The Jackson Washington State Forest offers spectacular vistas of wooded hills and filled fields. The tranquility was disrupted in the fall of 1866 when the nation's first train robbery took place near Seymour. The Reno Gang, who lived in Jackson . . . Map (db m238780) HM
300 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Jasper County — Organized in 1838 — Named for William Jasper —
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Located on the migratory route of the sandhill crane, each fall tens of thousands of the large, beautiful birds stop to rest in the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area, a habitat already teeming with wildlife. Composer James H. Hanley, writer of . . . Map (db m238933) HM

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