Markleville in Madison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bicentennial
1776 – 1976
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 7, 2017
1. Bicentennial Marker
The original log cabin of John D. Markle 1793 – 1865 was erected on this site in 1833. An early pioneer of Adams Township, Mr. Markle founded the town of Markleville in 1854, and was Postmaster until 1860.Erected 1976.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 39° 58.653′ N, 85° 36.859′ W. Marker is in Markleville, Indiana, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Indiana Route 38) and County Route 300, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 E Main Street, Markleville IN 46056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Massacre of Indians (approx. 0.6 miles away); Walter Dorwin Teague / Dean of Industrial Design (approx. 6.9 miles away); Carnegie Library (approx. 6.9 miles away); William (Bill) Walker
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Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 7, 2017
2. Bicentennial Marker
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 7, 2017
3. Bicentennial Marker
looking east along Main Street
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 7, 2017
4. Bicentennial Marker
looking west along Main Street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2017, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2017, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
