Aurora in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Birthplace of First White Child

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2022

1. Birthplace of First White Child Marker

Inscription. At the mouth of Hogan Creek, a short distance from here, Samuel Morrison, first white child born in the county—March 1, 1798. He was a gifted historian, inventor and map-maker, and drew a number of early maps published for Indiana.

Erected 1966 by Dearborn County Sesquicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.

Location. 39° 3.492′ N, 84° 54.214′ W. Marker is in Aurora, Indiana, in Dearborn County. Marker is at the intersection of Green Boulevard (U.S. 50) and Indiana Route 350, on the right when traveling west on Green Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Exporting St, Aurora IN 47001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Sutton's Office (approx. ¼ mile away); George Street Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Aurora First United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Lewis Hurlbert Sr. House (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Aurora (approx. 0.3 miles away); Steamboat Clinton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hillforest (approx. 0.3 miles away); History of the Aurora Ferry Co., Inc. (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aurora.

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Five Forgotten Locals from Aurora, Indiana. Article in Yesterday’s America. Excerpt:

His family lived in a deserted Indian hut at the mouth of Hogan Creek and the Ohio River, until more permanent housing could be built. When Samuel was three, squirrels plagued Aurora. In 1801, the pesky critters moved along the river with nothing to check their march. It was said that one woman killed over 300 squirrels with her “clothes beater” while washing on the river’s shore.

(Submitted on September 24, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 19, 2022

2. Birthplace of First White Child Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.