Delphi in Carroll County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

"Pull Me" Boat

— Wabash & Erie Canal Park Village —

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 18, 2020

1. "Pull Me" Boat Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Marie Harris, Ellen Hostetler and Nancy Farrier, in memory of their parents John David and Ruth Marie Hilderandt Rhine

John and Ruth were both lifetime residents of Carroll County. They loved this part of Indiana and its history. In 1961 they purchased a farm from John's parents at the edge of Delphi where they lived the rest of their lives.

Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal Inc. wishes to convey its appreciation for the support and vision of the Rhine Family. The Pull Me Boat exhibit creates an exciting hands on experience for children and adults. The exhibit adds a unique educational site to Canal Park and our trail system. Then gift adds immeasurably to our mission of education and recreation.

Erected 2011 by Wabash & Erie Canal Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wabash & Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.

Location. 40° 35.433′ N, 86°

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40.883′ W. Marker is in Delphi, Indiana, in Carroll County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West North Washington Street and North Charles Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the Grounds of the Wabash & Erie Canal Conference & Interpretive Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12252 West North Washington Street, Delphi IN 46923, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canal Power (here, next to this marker); Mule Barn (a few steps from this marker); The Itinerant Worker's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Plants of the Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Interpretive Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Irish Canal Workers Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bicentennial Garden (about 300 feet away); Lewis Thomas Jones (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delphi.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 18, 2020

2. "Pull Me" Boat Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.