Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Shafer Building
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
1. Shafer Building Marker
To long-time Corydon residents, the Shafer Building always will be known as "Jocko's." In 1949, Austin "Jocko" Timberlake (1908-1972) opened Jock's Lunch, which grew to be an iconic spot in Corydon and Harrison County. Affectionately called "Jocko's," the diner was a popular spot for all, including teenagers wanting to gather after ball games as well as adults looking for a quick bite to eat. Breakfast was busy and the cheeseburgers were popular at lunch, but Saturday was the big day due to the pork tenderloin special. Regulars included TV stars Ken Kercheval of "Dallas" and James Best of the "Dukes of Hazzard." Jock's Lunch was operated by family members until 2000.
This Italianate building was constructed in 1892 by John Shafer who established the St. Cloud Saloon here. Note the gap between this building and the Davis Building to the north: it exists because Mr. Shafer desired a rear entrance into his saloon. After the saloon closed, a creamery and a grocery were located here. In 1938, Floyd Cunningham (1902-1966) purchased the building and started a jewelry store on the first floor while Allen Jordan had an insurance office upstairs.
(caption) Intersection of Capitol Avenue and Chestnut Street showing (from left) the Fair Store, Old Capital Bank, Davis Drugs, and Jock's Lunch.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 38° 12.641′ N, 86° 7.568′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of East Chestnut Street and Old Highway 135, on the left when traveling east on East Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E Chestnut Street, Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pool Hall (a few steps from this marker); Site of Hays Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Davis Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison County Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Berlin Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Cunningham Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jordan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Butt Drugs (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
2. Shafer Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
