Fairbanks in Sullivan County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Fairbanks' Massacre

— Sergeant Nathan Fairbanks —

Photographed by Al Wolf, August 16, 2009

1. Fairbanks' Massacre Marker

Inscription. A War of 1812 military action occurred in September 1812 three miles west/southwest of here. While escorting supplies from Fort Knox near Vincennes to Fort Harrison at Terre Haute, Sergeant Nathan Fairbanks and approximately a dozen soldiers were ambushed -- and most killed -- by Indians.

Erected 1989 by Indiana Michigan Power and Sullivan County Historical Society. (Marker Number 77.1989.4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1812.

Location. 39° 13.165′ N, 87° 31.292′ W. Marker is in Fairbanks, Indiana, in Sullivan County. It is at the intersection of State Road 63 and West Market Street, on the left when traveling north on State Road 63. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairbanks IN 47849, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana

and in the Wabash Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A Civil War Murder (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grave of Jane Todd Crawford (approx. 5.9 miles away); Darwin (approx. 6.7 miles away

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in Illinois); Fort Handy (approx. 7.8 miles away in Illinois); Wea Indian Trail (approx. 7.8 miles away); Sullivan Carnegie Library (approx. 10½ miles away); Universalist Church (approx. 10½ miles away in Illinois); Global War on Terrorism (approx. 10.6 miles away).

Also see . . . Courtesy: "A Guide to the Hoosier State" ::. Here is a short recap of the Nathan Fairbanks and the Massacre. Note that this source has him listed as a Lieutenant.. (Submitted on August 18, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Reverse Side - A Twin Fairbanks' Massacre Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, August 16, 2009

2. Reverse Side - A Twin Fairbanks' Massacre Marker

Looking East from Market Street - Fairbanks' Massacre Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, August 16, 2009

3. Looking East from Market Street - Fairbanks' Massacre Marker

Looking South/East - Fairbanks' Massacre Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, August 16, 2009

4. Looking South/East - Fairbanks' Massacre Marker

The car is heading South on Indiana Highway 63.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 5,131 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 18, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.