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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Known as the Drillmaster of
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. Marker 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.

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); Pioneers Of Steuben County

The Steuben County Court House image. Click for full size.

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.

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(a few steps from this marker); The 100th Birthday Of Daniel R. Wisel (a few steps from this marker); Steuben County Millennium Time Capsule (a few steps from this marker); Angola Commercial Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Steuben County Civil War Honor Rolls (within shouting distance of this marker); Steuben County Jail & Sheriff's Residence (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angola.

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 102 times since then and 34 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.