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

Jasper County

Organized in 1838

— Named for William Jasper —

Jasper County Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Jasper County Marker

Inscription. Located on the migratory route of the sandhill crane, each fall tens of thousands of the large, beautiful birds stop to rest in the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area, a habitat already teeming with wildlife. Composer James H. Hanley, writer of the songs "Back Home Again in Indiana" and "Second Hand Rose," was born in Jasper County.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 39° 46.135′ N, 86° 10.12′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Daviess County (here, next to this marker); Pulaski County (here, next to this marker); Wayne County (here, next to this marker); Ripley County (here, next to this marker); Blackford County (here, next to this marker); Madison County (a

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few steps from this marker); Crawford County (a few steps from this marker); Carroll County (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Jasper County. (Submitted on January 6, 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 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

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

2. Jasper County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Location of the marker

Photographed By Johannes Oertel, 1858

4. Sgt. Jasper

An image of Sgt. Jasper raising the battle flag of the colonial forces over present-day Fort Moultrie on June 28, 1776 during the Battle of Sullivan's Island.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 27 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.