Adams Township in Sheridan in Hamilton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Boxley Homestead

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, February 19, 2023

1. Boxley Homestead Marker

Inscription. George and Hannah Boxley, first white settlers in Adams Twp., built the log cabin which still stands on this property in 1827. The Boxley's, early leaders in the community, used their home as a station on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. A son, Caswell Boxley, built an elegant home here in 1878 on what was known as Pioneer Hill, the highest point in Hamilton County.

Erected 1998 by Hamilton County Celebration Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 40° 8.296′ N, 86° 13.239′ W. Marker is in Sheridan, Indiana, in Hamilton County. It is in Adams Township. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West 1st Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E 1st St, Sheridan IN 46069, 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. Indiana Celebration Point Of History (within shouting distance of this marker); Roberts Settlement (approx. 6.7 miles away); Rhodes Family Incident (approx. 7.8 miles away); The Dunham House

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(approx. 9.9 miles away); Ryan White (1971-1990) (approx. 10.6 miles away); Albert Smith White (approx. 11.9 miles away); Big Four Trail (approx. 11.9 miles away); Michigan Road (approx. 11.9 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is in Veteran's Park.

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Photographed By Trevor L Whited, February 19, 2023

2. Boxley Homestead Marker

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, February 19, 2023

3. Boxley Homestead Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.