Darmstadt in Vanderburgh County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First SWCD in Indiana

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

1. First SWCD in Indiana Marker

Inscription. The first Soil and Water Conservation District in Indiana was organized here in 1940 – the last in Tipton County in 1974. The contribution of these districts to the conservation and wise use of soil and water resources has been of great social, economic, and environmental benefit to Indiana. The citizens of Vanderburgh County are recognized for their pioneering leadership.

Erected 1976 by Indiana Historical Bureau. (Marker Number 82.1976.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Government & Politics • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 38° 5.56′ N, 87° 33.611′ W. Marker is in Darmstadt, Indiana, in Vanderburgh County. Marker can be reached from East Boonville-New Harmony Road, 0.2 miles west of U.S. 41, on the left when traveling west. Marker is near the playground at Gate 2 of the Vanderburgh 4-H Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 E Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville IN 47725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McJohnston Chapel (approx. 2.8 miles away); Evansville G.A.R. Memorial

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(approx. 7½ miles away); Evansville Confederate Memorial (approx. 7.6 miles away); Oak Hill Cemetery (approx. 7.7 miles away); Evansville's German Heritage (approx. 7.8 miles away); Evansville Woolen Mill (approx. 8.1 miles away); Zion Evangelical Church (approx. 8.1 miles away); Pigeon Creek / Sweezer Pond (approx. 8.2 miles away).

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

2. First SWCD in Indiana Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.