Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

This Tablet Marks the Homestead of Isaac Wilson, Pioneer and Patriot.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019

1. This Tablet Marks the Homestead of Isaac Wilson, Pioneer and Patriot. Marker

Inscription. After serving throughout the Revolutionary War he freed his slaves and in 1800 moved from Kentucky to Indiana. In 1820 he came to Indianapolis and built one of the first houses on "donation land." In 1822 he moved from the "donation land" to this site. He died here a year later and was buried in his front yard.

His daughter, Patsy Wilson, married Samuel J. Patterson and lived here in the homestead—later known as the Patterson Home—until her death. Her daughter, Fannie Patterson Van Camp, was an honored member of the Cornelia Cole Fairbanks Chapter of the D.A.R. that erected this tablet.

Erected by Cornelia Cole Fairbanks Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 39° 46.612′ N, 86° 10.713′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Barnhill Drive south of West Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 635 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis IN 46202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wilson House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plague Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emerson Hall (about 300 feet away); Dr. Amelia Keller (about 600 feet away); Robert W. Long Hospital (about 700 feet away); Coleman Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The College Inn Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indiana's Mazzini (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019

2. This Tablet Marks the Homestead of Isaac Wilson, Pioneer and Patriot. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.