Hamilton in Steuben County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Welcome to the Fish Creek Trail

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 24, 2022

1. Welcome to the Fish Creek Trail Marker

Inscription.
Fish Creek provides habitat for many kinds of animals. One animal of special significance is the White Cat's Paw mussel. This clam is; Federally Endangered.

In 1993 a nearby pipeline ruptured, discharging diesel fuel into Fish Creek, Several miles of the creek were contaminated. The event resulted in a project to restore and protect the stream corridor, reduce erosion, recover mussel habitat, restore wetlands and provide educational opportunities. It is hoped that these efforts will help to conserve the natural resources of Fish Creek for future generations.

Enjoy your walk along Fish Creek. Signs along the trail provide an opportunity to learn more about the importance of streams.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1993.

Location. 41° 32.03′ N, 84° 55.191′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Indiana, in Steuben County. It can be reached from East Bellefontaine Road west of Peninsula Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3669 E Bellefontaine Rd, Hamilton IN 46742, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Early Settlers (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Native Americans (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur Russell Perry (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterway History (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); Fish Creek Restoration (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fish Creek Restoration (within shouting distance of this marker); Site Of First Settler In DeKalb County (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 812 times since then and 35 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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