Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Perry County

Organized in 1818

— Named for Oliver Hazard Perry —

Perry County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

1. Perry County Marker

Inscription. Perry County contributes to Indiana's preserved open wilderness with its approximately 60,000 acres the Hoosier National Forest. The Cannelton Locks and Dam, built between 1963 and 1974, assist barges in their navigation of the Ohio River along Perry County's southern border.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 39° 46.105′ N, 86° 10.198′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, 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

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the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vermillion County (here, next to this marker); Martin County (here, next to this marker); Jay County (here, next to this marker); Jackson County (here, next to this marker); Montgomery County (a few steps from this marker); Newton County (a few steps from this marker); Tippecanoe County (a few steps from this marker); Boone County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Perry County. (Submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Additional commentary.
1. Counties
This is one of 92 markers on the perimeter of the Indiana State Museum, one for each county.

— Submitted January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

2. Perry County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

3. Location of the marker

Oliver Hazard Perry image. Click for full size.

Painting by Gilbert Stuart, 1818

4. Oliver Hazard Perry

His famous dying words were "Don't Give Up the Ship".

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 4, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.