Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First State Capital

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

1. First State Capital Marker

Inscription. Corydon became the first state capital of Indiana in 1816. The first constitution was drawn up and the first sessions of the state legislature and supreme court convened here.

Erected 1962 by Corydon Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 31.1962.2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 38° 13.152′ N, 86° 8.404′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is on Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62) 0.3 miles east of State Road 135, on the right when traveling east. Between Dale Ave. and Williar Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cedar Glade 1808 (approx. ¾ mile away); Branches of History (approx. 0.8 miles away); Constitution Elm (approx. 0.8 miles away); "The Courthouse On The Hill" (approx. 0.8 miles away); William Henry Harrison Log Cabin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Posey House (approx. 0.9 miles away); O'Bannon Publishing Company

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Harrison County Jail (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

2. First State Capital Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on May 22, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.