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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region

and in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

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 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); Before 1800 / Evansville (approx. 8.1 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 212 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.