Valparaiso in Porter County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Porter County (Indiana) Veterans
Photographed by Lou Donkle, June 12, 2022
1. Porter County (Indiana) Veterans Marker
During Porter Countys Centennial 1936.
Rededicated to the memory of Porter Countys Veterans of All American Wars
Erected 1936 by William Henry Harrison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Elizabeth Bassett Harrison Society C.A.R.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list.
Location. 41° 28.059′ N, 87° 3.649′ W. Memorial is in Valparaiso, Indiana, in Porter County. It is at the intersection of Lincolnway and Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on Lincolnway. Located on the North/West Lawn of the Porter County Courthouse in Valparaiso, Indiana. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Valparaiso IN 46383, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Northwest Indiana and in the Calumet Region. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The story of Orville Redenbacher and Charlie Bowman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corner of Washington and Jefferson Streets (about 500 feet away); Site of the First School House in Valparaiso 1837 (about 500 feet away); Historical Society of Porter County Old Jail Museum (about 500 feet away); Porter County Memorial Hall (about 500 feet away); Old Sac Trail (about 600 feet away); Almira Fifield, M.D. (about 600 feet away); The Lincoln Highway (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valparaiso.
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
2. Dedication Plaque - - Porter County (Indiana) Veterans Marker
Photographed by Lou Donkle, June 12, 2022
3. Rededication of Marker
Rededicated to the memory of Porter Countys Veterans of All American Wars
By Porter County Chapters of Daughters of American Revolution and Porter County Council of the American Legion
DAR logo
US American Legion logo
During Porter County's Sesquicentennial - 1986
By Porter County Chapters of Daughters of American Revolution and Porter County Council of the American Legion
DAR logo
US American Legion logo
During Porter County's Sesquicentennial - 1986
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
4. Re-Dedication Plaque - - Porter County (Indiana) Veterans Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
5. Boulder - - Dedication Marker Side
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
6. Boulder Obverse - - Re-Dedication Marker Side
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
7. Long View - - Porter County (Indiana) Veterans Markers & Courthouse
Marker can be seen in front of the red truck parked at the curb.
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
8. Porter County Courthouse - - North Entrance
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
9. South/East Corner - - Porter County Courthouse
Photographed by Lou Donkle, October 11, 2024
10. View of the Veterans Memorial on the opposite corner of the courthouse
Rock holding Veterans marker is left of bench in the distance in front of a white car
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,641 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on June 20, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. Photos: 1. submitted on July 6, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. 2. submitted on June 14, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on July 6, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 14, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 10. submitted on January 28, 2026, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
