Rensselaer in Jasper County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Blacksmith Shop

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 4, 2024

1. Blacksmith Shop Marker

Inscription. Building donated by Rensselaer Trinity United Methodist Church & moved to this location in 2003 by the Historical Society & Retired Iron Club of Jasper County. Converted to a blacksmith shop & dedicated to all the oldtime blacksmiths & welders of this area. In particular to Jerry Knip, Virgie Area Blacksmith, whose idea inspired this shop & to all others who donated blacksmith tools, money or labor for the project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.

Location. 40° 56.417′ N, 87° 11.129′ W. Marker is in Rensselaer, Indiana, in Jasper County. It is on West Clark Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker and shop are located on the Jasper County Fairgrounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2671 W Clark Street, Rensselaer IN 47978, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwest 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,

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Parr Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Outhouse built by WPA (a few steps from this marker); First Responder and Military Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Quick/Walters/Hall Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rensselaer 9-11 Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Rensselaer Power Plant (approx. 1.6 miles away); General Robert H. Milroy (approx. 1.6 miles away); First Cabin in Rensselaer (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rensselaer.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 4, 2024

2. Blacksmith Shop Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.