Pendleton in Madison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

History

Town of Pendleton

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 17, 2015

1. History Marker

Inscription.
As early as 1818, settlers were drawn to the Fall Creek area near the Falls that were utilized as a source of power and water.

On November 10, 1823, Thomas Pendleton platted the Town of Pendleton on land that he owned. It was on this day the Pendleton became the first Madison County Governmental Seat. The first court in the County was held in the Thomas McCarty log cabin when the judge came through on his circuit.

In 1825, Pendleton was the site of a sensational trial that resulted in three white settlers being hanged for the massacre of Indians.

1918 brought about the formation of Falls Park. This led to the creation of a swimming pool just below the Falls in Fall Creek in 1921.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1823.

Location. 40° 0.155′ N, 85° 44.748′ W. Marker is in Pendleton, Indiana, in Madison County. Marker is on West State Street just west of North Pendleton Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the Pendleton Town Hall building, facing West State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West State Street, Pendleton IN 46064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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within walking distance of this marker. Interurban Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Cook's Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pendleton Town Hall Explosion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Post Office (about 400 feet away); National Register of Historic Places (about 500 feet away); The A.B. Taylor House (about 500 feet away); Falls Park (about 800 feet away); The Falls (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pendleton.

Regarding History. Pendleton Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #91000788.

Also see . . .
1. About Us. Town website entry:
Pendleton, Indiana’s recorded history begins in December 1818 when John Rogers, the first non-native settler to the area, built his home near the falls on Fall Creek. In 1821, Thomas Pendleton laid out the original town plat and gave it his name. The town’s name never changed. (Submitted on January 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Pendleton Historic District. Wikipedia entry:
Sites of interest include a relatively intact 19th-century business district, Fall Creek Park, the Grey Goose Inn (built in 1820), and a large variety of homes in Federal, Greek Revival, and American Craftsman styles. The historic district includes the original 1821 plat by Thomas M. Pendleton and several

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 17, 2015

2. History Marker

of the subsequent plat additions. (Submitted on January 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.