Knox in Starke County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site At Which Starke County Was Organized
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024
1. Site At Which Starke County Was Organized Marker
Site at which Starke County was organized by state commissioners, May 1850
A log building, home of Judge Jacob Tillman, it served as first Starke County Court House.
Erected by Desardee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1850.
Location. 41° 18.017′ N, 86° 37.384′ W. Marker is in Knox, Indiana, in Starke County. Marker is on East Water Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 E Water Street, Knox IN 46534, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Starke County Bridge #39 (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); These Surplus Guns (about 600 feet away); Starke County Honor Rolls (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial Plaza (about 600 feet away); The 18 Pounder Long Gun (about 700 feet away); Watchman's Tower (about 700 feet away); PFC Frank H. Ono (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knox.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024
2. Site At Which Starke County Was Organized Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
