Spring Mill Village in Lawrence County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hat Factory

[Spring Mill State Park]

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 31, 2020

1. Hat Factory Marker

Inscription. Hat Factory of John Lindsey. Present structure was home of Young Edwards. Built 1816. Restored 1930.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 38° 44.05′ N, 86° 25.617′ W. Marker is in Spring Mill Village, Indiana, in Lawrence County. It can be reached from Indiana Route 60 0.3 miles west of County Road 950E, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mitchell IN 47446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Shawnee Hills

and in Southern Indiana.

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: Montgomery Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stage Coach Trail (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Amzi Munson Residence (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Granny White House (about 500 feet away); Lehigh Portland Cement (about 600 feet away); Civilian Conservation Corp (approx. ¼ mile away); Indiana State Parks (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Indiana State Parks (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spring Mill Village.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 31, 2020

2. Hat Factory

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 31, 2020

3. Hat Factory

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.