New Albany in Floyd County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Site of Camp Whitcomb

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

1. Site of Camp Whitcomb Marker

Inscription. Five Indiana regiments were formed at this rendezvous point in 1846-1847 for service in the Mexican War. The first 3,000 men departed for active duty under Brigadier-General Joseph Lane during July, 1846.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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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 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.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022

2. Site of Camp Whitcomb Marker

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 358 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.