Winchester in Randolph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Randolph County History: 1818-2018

County's Establishment, Geography, Topography

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 29, 2023

1. Randolph County History: 1818-2018 Marker

Inscription. The Indiana General Assembly authorized the formation of Randolph County from Wayne County in January 1818 to take effect in August 1818. Early historians contend that the county's name came from settlers who relocated from Randolph County, North Carolina, and that Randolph County was named for Peyton Randolph, the first president of the Continental Congress under the articles of Confederation. Established just two years after the state's founding, Randolph County was the 22nd of 92 counties ultimately formed in Indiana. From 1820 to 1824 its northern boundary stretched to the Indiana-Michigan state boundary. At well above 1,000 feet above sea level, it is one of the highest points in Indiana. It is bounded by Wayne County to the south, Henry County to the southwest, Delaware County to the west, Jay County to the north, and Darke County, Ohio, to the east. It is one of the few counties that has two main rivers within its borders, the White and Mississinewa Rivers. The west branch of the White River begins south of Winchester in Washington Township while the origin of the Mississinewa River begins in northwest Darke County,

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Ohio, just east of Randolph County. Geographical points of interest include the McVey Memorial Forest north of Farmland, which is 250 acres of upland forest, river bottom, prairie and wetlands, now maintained by the red tail conservancy, and the Randolph County Wildlife Preserve, near the McVey Memorial Forest. The county's unique topography includes the "Cabin Creek Bog" (located six miles north of Modoc near State Road 1) and the "Upland Peat Bog," containing more than 200 different species of plants.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1818.

Location. 40° 10.316′ N, 84° 58.918′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Indiana, in Randolph County. It is at the intersection of West Franklin Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S Main St, Winchester IN 47394, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

It is also in the American

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 29, 2023

2. Randolph County History: 1818-2018 Marker

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 walking distance of this marker: Organized Religion (here, next to this marker); Randolph County was organized in 1818 (here, next to this marker); James P. Goodrich (here, next to this marker); Sports and Recreation (here, next to this marker); Arts and Sciences (here, next to this marker); Education (here, next to this marker); Agriculture (here, next to this marker); Commerce and Transportation (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on June 2, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.