Leavenworth in Crawford County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Leavenworth
Erected 1992 by Indiana Historical Bureau. (Marker Number 13.1992.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 38° 12.016′ N, 86° 20.696′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Indiana, in Crawford County. Marker is on Ohio River Scenic Byway (State Road 62) near North 1st Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leavenworth IN 47137, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Where Did Buttons Come From (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ohio River Lock and Dam No. 44 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Captain Winfield Scott Paris (approx. 0.6 miles away); Leavenworth Skiffs (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Hoosier National Forest (approx. 0.6 miles away); Early Mining at Wyandotte Caves (approx. 3.4 miles away); Mt. Solomon Lutheran Church (approx. 9.2 miles away); William Proctor House (approx. 11.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leavenworth.
Also see . . . Leavenworth. Wikipedia entry on the small Ohio River town, with details about its history, geography and demographics. (Submitted on October 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.