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Aurora in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Steamboat Clinton

 
 
Steamboat Clinton Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Gregory Roos, May 4, 2021
1. Steamboat Clinton Marker
Inscription. On the bank of the Ohio near here, opposite the Eagle Hotel, Pinkney James built the steamboat Clinton 1823-24. The launching July 4, 1824 occasioned a great celebration and firing of cannon.
 
Erected by Dearborn County Sesquicentennial Committee.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1824.
 
Location. 39° 3.364′ N, 84° 53.903′ W. Marker is in Aurora, Indiana, in Dearborn County. Marker is at the intersection of Judiciary Street and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Judiciary Street. The marker is next to the Ohio River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aurora IN 47001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History of the Aurora Ferry Co., Inc. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Street Bridge (about 600 feet away); Aurora First United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Aurora (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Sutton's Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Levi Stevens House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary A. Stratton Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Evangelical United Church of Christ (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aurora.
 
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Steamboat Clinton Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, March 27, 2024
2. Steamboat Clinton Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2021, by Gregory Roos of Cincinnati, Ohio. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on May 5, 2021, by Gregory Roos of Cincinnati, Ohio. Photos:   1. submitted on May 4, 2021, by Gregory Roos of Cincinnati, Ohio.   2. submitted on March 29, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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