Connersville in Fayette County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
History of the Pavilion
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 21, 2020
1. History of the Pavilion Marker
Original construction 1903
Reconstructed rock walls and cement floors by W.P.A. 1934.
New roof and stone restoration 2006.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 39° 40.161′ N, 85° 7.559′ W. Marker is in Connersville, Indiana, in Fayette County. Marker can be reached from Park Road south of Park Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located within Roberts Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2900 Park Rd, Connersville IN 47331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Pavilion: and other park structures (a few steps from this marker); James E. Roberts Memorial Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grinding Stones (about 600 feet away); World's First County Free Fair (about 700 feet away); The Longwood Covered Bridge (about 700 feet away); Clio Fountain (approx. 1.3 miles away); On This Site John Conner Operated a Two Story Log Indian Trading Post 1808~1815 (approx. 1.7 miles away); "Birthplace of the Blower" (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Connersville.
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More about this marker.
[City project information:]
Mayor Leonard E. Urban
Clerk Treasurer Julie A. Greeson
City Attorney Jon Baker
City Council President Richard O'Neil
Fran Chomel Nancy Stevens
David Jobe Gary Weber
Tom Creech Harold Gordon
Board of Public Works Mike Bishop
Park Superintendent Mike Bottomley
Contractor Ed Lynch
Fund Raising Connersville Lions Club
This rock donated by F. E. "Tots" & Lois McKenna 1946.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 21, 2020
2. History of the Pavilion Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
