Pokagon State Park in Angola in Steuben County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Dryer Hill

Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 31, 2022

1. Dryer Hill Marker

Inscription. Dedicated by the Department of Conservation State of Indiana to the memory of Charles Redaway Dryer, F.G.S.A., F,R,G,S who loved these lakes and hills. In his report on this region to the state geological survey in 1891 he said, “The time may come when the lakes of Steuben County will be the most valuable and profitable possession of her citizens who will then seek to devise means for preserving instead of destroying them.”

Erected by Department of Conservation, State of Indiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 41° 42.283′ N, 85° 1.729′ W. Marker is in Angola, Indiana, in Steuben County. It is in Pokagon State Park. Marker can be reached from Indiana Route 727, 0.6 miles west of Lane 100 Lake James, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in the far left corner of the top-toboggan slide parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1415 West Indiana 727, Fremont IN 46737, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pokagon's Toboggan Slide (within shouting distance of this marker); Barracks #1 (about

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600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Latrine (about 700 feet away); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (about 700 feet away); Recreation Hall (about 700 feet away); Bath House (about 800 feet away); Flag Pole (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angola.

Marker with toboggan slide in the distance (past a storage locker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 31, 2022

2. Marker with toboggan slide in the distance (past a storage locker)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2023, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.