Alexandria in Madison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Micajah Chamness Sr
First Settler in Monroe Twp.
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Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 15, 2019
1. Micajah Chamness Sr Marker
memorial was located the log
cabin home of
Micajah Chamness Sr
First settler in Monroe Twp.
Historic events here
Christian Church organized 1831
Monroe Township formed January 1836
First election held April 1836
Alexandria platted June 1836
Erected 1936 by Madison County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 15.58′ N, 85° 40.273′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Indiana, in Madison County. It is on South Park Avenue (Indiana Route 9) 0.1 miles south of Pugh Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 South Park Avenue, Alexandria IN 46001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and specifically in Greater Indianapolis. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Alexandria Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Indianas First Interurban (approx. 0.3 miles away); Landmark Oak (approx. 3.1 miles away); Vinson Cemetery War Memorial (approx. 4 miles away); Slickville Tile Works (approx. 5.4 miles away); Don Talley (approx. 6.4 miles away); Job Garner-Jacob W. Miller House (approx. 8 miles away); Wendell Willkie (approx. 8.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 15, 2019
2. Micajah Chamness Sr Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
