French Lick in Orange County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of The French Lick Fort
Courtesy - Lost River Chapter D. A. R., September 13, 2008
1. Re-Freshed - - French Lick Fort Marker
This hotel stands on the site of the French Lick Fort maintained as a Government Station - as a protection from Indians until about 1815.Erected 1933 by the Lost River Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 38° 33.103′ N, 86° 37.179′ W. Marker is in French Lick, Indiana, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from State Road 56. The marker is to the south of the front entrance to French Lick Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick IN 47432, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. French Lick - Historic Hotels of America (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Louis Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. Ignatius Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sprudel: Spring No. 7
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Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
2. Site of The French Lick Fort Marker
Picture of the marker immediately before it was refurbished.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
3. Wide View of the Marker
Courtesy - Lost River Chapter D. A. R., September 13, 2008
4. Inspection of The Re-Freshed Marker ! !
(L.-R.) Charlene Shrider (Vice-Regent, Lost River Chapter), Dorothy Trinkle (Regent, Lost River Chapter), and D. Cynthia Stout (Indiana State Regent). All met one day ahead of the Re-Dedication Day (9-14-08) to check the marker.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008
5. Memorial Plaque for William A. Roth
For 37 years of Dedicated Service by William Roth at the French Lick Springs Resort. This stone and tree placed on this site by Family and Friends in June 1990.
Courtesy - Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., 1933
6. Unveiling of Marker July 4, 1933
In 1933 the Marker was unveiled by Eva Taggart - Daughter of Thomas D. Taggart, builder of the French Lick Hotel.
Five little girls assisted in the unveiling: Mary Jane, Grosvenor, Wigand - - Olive, Jackson, Hammond - - Roseta May Atkinson - - Joanne Elrod - and - Mary Margaret Dixon.
Courtesy - Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., 1933
7. Member Ladies of D. A. R. Visiting Fort French Lick - Marker - 1933 Unveiling
Courtesy - Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., September 10, 2008
8. Restoration & Rededication of D. A. R. Marker — September 14, 2008
Heavy rain brought the festivities into the French Lick Hotel. With the marker in view, via a window, all yet celebrated the "Rededication."
Courtesy - Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., September 10, 2008
9. Page One of Program — September 14, 2008
Courtesy - Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., September 10, 2008
10. Page Two of Program — September 14, 2008
Courtesy Lost River Chapter, Indiana D. A. R., September 10, 2008
11. Back Page of Program — September 14, 2008
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,075 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on September 26, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on February 16, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5. submitted on August 4, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on September 26, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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