Jeffersonville in Clark County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Thomas Jefferson

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

1. Thomas Jefferson Marker

Inscription. Jeffersonville is named for President Thomas Jefferson, who had a profound influence on the city. As a Virginia legislator, Jefferson was a strong supporter of General George Rogers Clark's Illinois campaign from 1778 to 1779, which resulted in the land grant that composes most of Clark County. The Lewis & Clark Expedition launched in 1803 at the nearby Falls of the Ohio was conceived and supported by Jefferson. The Expedition was the first exploration of the newly acquired territory known then as the Louisiana Purchase. Countless natural wonders and animals were discovered. Most members of the Lewis & Clark expedition returned here at the end of their journey.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.

Location. 38° 16.491′ N, 85° 44.524′ W. Marker is in Jeffersonville, Indiana, in Clark County. It is at the intersection of East Court Avenue and Spring Street, on the left

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when traveling east on East Court Avenue. The marker is in Warder Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 E Court Avenue, Jeffersonville IN 47130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western 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: Timeline of Liberty (here, next to this marker); Warder Park (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Thomas Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker); General LaFayette (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Sallie B. Murphy Millinery - circa 1897

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

2. Thomas Jefferson Marker

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jeffersonville.

Thomas Jefferson Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

3. Thomas Jefferson Statue

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

4. Warder Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.