Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Posey House

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

1. Posey House Marker

Inscription. Built 1817 - - Home of Col. Thomas Posey, son of Gov. Posey. Col. Posey (1792 - 1863) served as Treasurer of Harrison County; Cashier of Corydon Branch of the Bank of Vincennes; U.S. Military Pension Agent in Indiana; Adjutant General of Indiana; Legislator representing Harrison County; early Corydon merchant; an active Mason; and an ardent Methodist. Although he never married, he reared fourteen orphans in his home. Since 1925, Museum and Chapter House of the Hoosier Elm Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Erected 1965 by Memory of Misses Margaret, Mary Hane, and Olive Griffin, and Helen Griffin O'Leary. (Marker Number 31.1965.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 38° 12.705′ N, 86° 7.641′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. It is on North Oak Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 North Oak Street, Corydon IN 47112, 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: Harrison County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); O'Bannon Publishing Company (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Corydon State Bank Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank Building (about 300 feet away); F. A. Building (about 300 feet away); Hottell Insurance Building (about 300 feet away); The Emporium (about 300 feet away); Battle of Corydon (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

2. Posey House Marker

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 3, 2024

3. Posey House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,989 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on August 5, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.