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

Harrison County

Organized in 1808

— Named for William Henry Harrison —

Harrison County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Harrison County Marker

Inscription. Nestled in Harrison County's wooded hills and pastures, Corydon holds significant importance in Indiana's history. The city served as capital of the Indiana Territory and then as the first Indiana state capital. In 1863, John Hunt Morgan's Confederate cavalry fought the citizens of Corydon in the only Civil War battle waged west of the Alleghenies and north of the Mason-Dixon Line.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 39° 46.142′ N, 86° 10.156′ 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

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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 walking distance of this marker: Dearborn County (here, next to this marker); Owen County (here, next to this marker); Switzerland County (a few steps from this marker); Steam in Indianapolis (a few steps from this marker); "Back Home Again (In Indiana)" (a few steps from this marker); The Indiana Steam Clock (a few steps from this marker); Morgan County (a few steps from this marker); Rush County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Harrison County. (Submitted on January 5, 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 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

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

2. Harrison County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

William Henry Harrison image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Reid Lambdin, 1835

4. William Henry Harrison

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.