New Albany in Floyd County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of Camp Whitcomb
Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 22.1966.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1846.
Location. 38° 17.952′ N, 85° 47.671′ W. Marker is in New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd County. Marker is at the intersection of Ohio River Scenic Byway (Old State Road 62) and Beharrell Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Ohio River Scenic Byway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Albany IN 47150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Albany (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honoring Our Heroes (approx. 0.6 miles away); New Albany National Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named New Albany National Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Division Street School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Memories of Division (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hedden's Grove Historic District (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Hedden's Grove Historic District (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Albany.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.