Washington Township in Kentland in Newton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of Original "Pun'kin Vine Fair"
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
1. Site of Original "Pun'kin Vine Fair" Marker
In the grove of trees northeast was
site of original Patron & Farmer's Agricultural Fair "Pun'kin Vine Fair"
1882-1888
Located on farm of George Herriman
Dedicated by Herriman Family - 2012
Erected 2012 by Herriman Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Events • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 40° 49.578′ N, 87° 27.557′ W. Marker is in Kentland, Indiana, in Newton County. It is in Washington Township. Marker is on West 1150 South, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3401 W 1150 S, Kentland IN 47951, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Newton County Home (a few steps from this marker); First Church in Newton County (approx. half a mile away); Warren T. McCray (approx. 3.3 miles away); American Legion Veterans Memorial (approx. 4 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 4 miles away); Bicentennial Time Capsule (approx. 4 miles away); Birthplace Site of George Ade (approx. 4.1 miles away); Gurdon S. Hubbard Trading Post (approx. 6 miles away in Illinois). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kentland.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
2. Newton County Fairgrounds
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 52 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.
