Monroeville in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Monroeville, Indiana
Founded 1851
Monroeville, Indiana was in a vast wooded area, with many lumber mills, stave and barrel factories in operation.
At one time it was the home of Lloyd C. Douglas, noted writer. Here he obtained the incentive to write some of his books, such as "Time to Remember", "The Big Fisherman", and others.
Erected by Allen County - Fort Wayne Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 40° 58.477′ N, 84° 52.109′ W. Marker is in Monroeville, Indiana, in Allen County. Marker is on Main Street (Indiana Route 101) just north of West South Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Main St, Monroeville IN 46773, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Remembering Our Interurban" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Keith Brown (about 400 feet away); Hoagland, Indiana (approx. 6.3 miles away); F-84F Thunderstreak (approx. 6.6 miles away); Hoagland Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.6 miles away); The Wayne Trace (approx. 9.1 miles away); Here Lies Robert Nesbitt / The Western Terminus of the Lincoln Highway in Ohio (approx. 9.2 miles away in Ohio); Veterans Memorial (approx. 9.2 miles away in Ohio). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroeville.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.