Greenfield in Hancock County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Harker Rock Garden Rocks

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 15, 2023

1. Harker Rock Garden Rocks Marker

Inscription. Just north of the Hancock Hospital on State St. was the Leon E. Harker ranch. In the 1930s Leon collected rocks from all over the US to build a massive rock garden. It had lights, waterfalls, plants and pools. Northgate Shopping Center and Holiday Park addition had not been built yet. The home is currently Ye Olde Head Shoppe and the rock garden is now removed.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 39° 47.186′ N, 85° 45.347′ W. Marker is in Greenfield, Indiana, in Hancock County. It can be reached from Apple Street. Marker is located at Riley Park outside a log cabin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Apple St, Greenfield IN 46140, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and specifically in Greater Indianapolis.

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

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Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Birthplace of Democratic Party Rooster (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock County Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hancock County, Indiana (approx. 0.7 miles away); James Whitcomb Riley (approx. 0.7 miles away); Information on the Move (approx. ¾ mile away); Historic National Road / Make History, Drive It (approx. ¾ mile away); Hancock County Veterans Park (approx. ¾ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenfield.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 15, 2023

2. Harker Rock Garden Rocks Marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 15, 2023

3. Harker Rock Garden Rocks Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.