Russiaville in Howard County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Deputy Carl Koontz

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, June 27, 2022

1. Deputy Carl Koontz Marker

Inscription. On March 20, 2016, Howard County Sheriff Deputy Carl Koontz gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting our community. While serving an early morning search warrant in Russiaville, Indiana, the suspect opened fire on several officers. As a result, Deputy Koontz was shot and lost his life in the line of duty. The courage and selflessness in which he performed his job as Sheriff's Deputy was an example for all. We will forever remember his dedication and commitment to his family, the Sheriff's Department and to Howard County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is March 20, 2016.

Location. 40° 25.045′ N, 86° 16.279′ W. Marker is in Russiaville, Indiana, in Howard County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (Indiana Route 26) and South Union Street (County Road 750), on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Marker sits at the North West side of the IGA grocery store parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 East Main Street, Russiaville IN 46979, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jesse Henderson (approx. 7 miles away); The "Kokomo Cannon" (approx. 7.6 miles away); Old Ben (approx. 7.6 miles

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away); Duty Honor Country (approx. 7.7 miles away); Vermont Bridge (approx. 7.7 miles away); Burlington High School Polar Cubs/ Burlington, Indiana Schools (approx. 7.7 miles away); Elwood Haynes Museum (approx. 7.8 miles away); Liberty Tree Memorial (approx. 7.8 miles away).

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Photographed by Trevor L Whited

2. Deputy Carl Koontz

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, June 27, 2022

3. Deputy Carl Koontz Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.