Columbia City in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Whitley County

Organized April 1, 1838

Photographed by Gerald O. Boyd, October 5, 2008

1. Whitley County Marker

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Inscription. This County was named for Colonel William Whitley, who was born in Virginia, August 17, 1749, and moved to Kentucky in 1775. He built Whitley House, the first brick house West of the Alleghenies, near Sanford, Kentucky.

This adventurous pioneer, Indian fighter, and Colonel in the Kentucky Militia was killed in the Battle of the Thames, Canada October 8, 1813.

Erected 1967 by Whitley County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1891.

Location. 41° 9.412′ N, 85° 29.322′ W. Marker is in Columbia City, Indiana, in Whitley County. It is on West Van Buren Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 West Van Buren Street, Columbia City IN 46725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana

and in Greater Fort Wayne.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Whitley County Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Whitley County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Whitley County Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Riley Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralph F. Gates

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Valiant Men and Women of Whitley County (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohki Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Whitley County Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia City.

Whitley County Civil War Cannon, near the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gerald O. Boyd, October 5, 2008

2. Whitley County Civil War Cannon, near the Marker

Wide View - - Whitley County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gerald O. Boyd, October 5, 2008

3. Wide View - - Whitley County Marker

Marker is under the tree near the flag poll and cannon.

Whitley County Court House and Gazebo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gerald O. Boyd, October 5, 2008

4. Whitley County Court House and Gazebo

North View - - Whitley County Court House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gerald O. Boyd, October 5, 2008

5. North View - - Whitley County Court House

South View - Whitley County Court House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gerald O. Boyd, October 5, 2008

6. South View - Whitley County Court House

East View - Whitley County Court House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gerald O. Boyd, October 5, 2008

7. East View - Whitley County Court House

West View - Whitley County Court House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gerald O. Boyd, October 5, 2008

8. West View - Whitley County Court House

Photographed by Gerald O. Boyd, October 5, 2008

9. Field Piece

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,527 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 8, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.