Salem in Washington County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Christopher Harrison

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

1. Christopher Harrison Marker

Inscription. Site of home and garden of Indiana's first Lieutenant Governor pioneer merchant, attorney, judge, horticulturist, member territorial legislature, and commissioner to lay out state capital city, his modest residence was first brick building in Salem.

Erected 1975 by Christopher Harrison Chapter N.S.D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 38° 36.372′ N, 86° 6.005′ W. Marker is in Salem, Indiana, in Washington County. Marker is on Public Square, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Public Square, Salem IN 47167, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington County Courthouse / Salem Downtown Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Honor Rolls Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Washington County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Salem Suffers

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(about 300 feet away); Morgan's Raid (about 300 feet away); Birthplace of John Milton Hay (about 700 feet away); John Hay Center (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Also see . . . Christopher Harrison (Wikipedia).

Overview: Christopher Harrison (1780–1868) was the first Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, serving with Governor Jonathan Jennings. Harrison was briefly acting governor while Jennings' was conducting negotiation with the native tribes in northern Indiana, and later resigned from office over a dispute with Jennings. Harrison became a Quaker in his later life and freed all the slaves he inherited from his family. He lived a long life for his era, and died at age 88. There is no known relationship between Harrison and an early territorial governor of Indiana, William Henry Harrison.

(Submitted on February 29, 2024.)

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024

2. Christopher Harrison Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.