Angola in Steuben County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Baron Von Steuben
1730-1794
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 24, 2022
1. Baron Von Steuben Marker
the American Revolution
Appointed by
Gen. George Washington as
Inspector General. He drilled
and disciplined American
troops at Valley Forge 1778.
Active officer through
Yorktown Campaign,
defeating the British.
Retired to and buried near
Remsen N.Y.
Steuben County named for
Baron Von Steuben in 1835
Officially established as a county
January 18, 1837 by Congress
Erected 2012 by Lou Ann Lanagan-Kuosen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 18, 1837.
Location. 41° 38.066′ N, 84° 59.931′ W. Marker is in Angola, Indiana, in Steuben County. It is at the intersection of Wayne Street and E Maumee Street, on the right when traveling north on Wayne Street. Located next to the Steuben County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Angola IN 46703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern 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: Steuben County Court House (here, next to this marker); Free Lecture! (a few steps from this marker); Sojourner Truth (a few steps from this marker); Pioneers Of Steuben County (a few steps from this
this page online
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 24, 2022
2. The Steuben County Court House
The Baron Von Steuben Monument is at the left corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
