Connersville in Fayette County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

On This Site John Conner Operated a Two Story Log Indian Trading Post 1808~1815

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 21, 2020

1. On This Site John Conner Operated a Two Story Log Indian Trading Post 1808~1815 Marker

Inscription. John Conner (1775~1826) FOUNDER OF CONNERSVILLE, March 4, 1813; Scout and Indian Interpreter for General William Henry Harrison; Treaty maker for the 12 Mile Purchase 1809; Indiana State Senator 1815 - 1822; First Sheriff of Fayette County 1819; State Representative 1824; member of State Commission that selected Indianapolis as site of capitol, January 11, 1820.

Erected 1970 by Historic Connersville Inc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 11, 1820.

Location. 39° 38.725′ N, 85° 8.064′ W. Marker is in Connersville, Indiana, in Fayette County. It is at the intersection of North Eastern Avenue (Indiana Route 131) and Charles Street, on the left when traveling south on North Eastern Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Connersville IN 47331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

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 walking distance of this marker: "Birthplace of the Blower" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Connersville History Mural (approx. 0.4 miles away); Connersville, Indiana (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oldest Business Building

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); John Conner (approx. 0.4 miles away); Clio Fountain (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fayette County, Indiana (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fayette County Honor Rolls (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Connersville.

Also see . . . Connersville, Indiana. (Submitted on June 28, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 21, 2020

2. On This Site John Conner Operated a Two Story Log Indian Trading Post 1808~1815 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 879 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on June 7, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.