Cross Plains in Ripley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Buchanan's Station

6.6 Miles

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, April 2, 2022

1. Buchanan's Station Marker

Inscription. A fort built in May 1813, by the George Buchanan family, as a defense against the Indians. The miniature replica of the blockhouse, was erected on the same site and was dedicated on August 26, 1927.

Erected 1963 by Indiana Daughters Of The American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1813.

Location. 38° 56.604′ N, 85° 12.283′ W. Marker is in Cross Plains, Indiana, in Ripley County. It is at the intersection of Indiana Route 129 and East County Road 900 South (County Route 900), on the right when traveling south on Indiana Route 129. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cross Plains IN 47017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern 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

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what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Morgan Targets Versailles (approx. 8.4 miles away); Hitching Post (approx. 9.1 miles away); C.C. Wheeler Post, No. 98, G.A.R. (approx. 9.1 miles away); Original Jacob Funkhouser Cabin (approx. 9.1 miles away); John Hunt Morgan's Code of Honor (approx. 9.2 miles away); Ripley County Veterans Memorial (approx. 9.2 miles away); Birthplace of James H. Tyson (approx. 9.2 miles away); Stephen S. Harding (approx. 9.2 miles away).

Buchanan's Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, April 2, 2023

2. Buchanan's Station

Miniature replica blockhouse mentioned on marker

Photographed by Donald K Mitchell, April 12, 2026

3. Buchanan's Station Marker

Still together, built strong

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,755 times since then and 145 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 20, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 2. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 3. submitted on April 12, 2026, by Donald K Mitchell of New whiteland, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.