Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William Henry Harrison Log Cabin
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
1. William Henry Harrison Log Cabin Marker
Territorial Governor William Henry Harrison, who went on to become the ninth U.S. President, used this cabin as both living quarters and his surveyor office during visits to Corydon. From 1809 to 1819, William Branham operated "Branham's Tavern" at this location. Beginning in 1883, the cabin was used as the Corydon Presbyterian Church minister's home and during that time was referred to as the Manse. For many years, the log cabin, which had been covered with white clapboard siding, was used as a private residence. Due to the siding, many onlookers had no idea that the structure was one of Corydon's original buildings. From 1985-86, the cabin was restored under the direction of Dr. Vincent Tagliarino, who operated it as a gift shop and museum for several years. Linda Jackson purchased the cabin and operated Ozzie's Ltd. from 1999 to 2014. The Historical Society of Harrison County purchased the property in 2015.
Cabin is shown with the white clapboarding that was removed before the renovation.
(1984) Randy West (Corydon Democrat)
A project of the Harrison County Bicentennial Committee: Bill Brockman, Historian
Erected by Harrison County Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics
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Location. 38° 12.773′ N, 86° 7.585′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. It is on North Capitol Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 N Capitol Avenue, 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: "The Courthouse On The Hill" (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated In Everlasting Tribute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Constitution Elm (about 300 feet away); O'Bannon Publishing Company (about 300 feet away); Branches of History (about 400 feet away); World War I (about 400 feet away); Downtown Corydon (about 400 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Presbyterian Church (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
2. Log Cabin and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,279 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
