Decatur in Adams County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
To our pioneers
1836 - 1936
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, November 27, 2020
1. 1836 1936 Marker
Erected 1936 by Decatur Centennial Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 40° 49.785′ N, 84° 55.444′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Indiana, in Adams County. Marker is on South 2nd Street near Madison Street, on the right when traveling south. The memorial lies in front of the Adams County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 S 2nd St, Decatur IN 46733, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gene Stratton-Porter (a few steps from this marker); Adams County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Decatur The County Seat (a few steps from this marker); The First Election 1833 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Adams County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Site of the Decatur home of Author and Naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Adams County Peace Monument and Veterans Wall of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Decatur.
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Photographed By Trevor L Whited, November 27, 2020
2. To our pioneers Marker
Marker is left of flagpole
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, November 27, 2020
3. To our pioneers Marker
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, July 25, 2023
4. To our pioneers Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 4. submitted on August 2, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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