Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"The Courthouse On The Hill"
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
1. "The Courthouse On The Hill" Marker
1809 - This corner was the site of the log residence of Harrison County's first clerk, George F. Pope.
1811 - Harrison County bought the property to use as a temporary courthouse until the completion of a stone courthouse on the public square in the summer of 1816.
Indiana Territorial Capitol
1813 - 1816 - This log structure jointly served as the courthouse on the hill for Harrison County and as the capitol building for the Indiana Territory. Forty-three delegates from thirteen of the fifteen counties assembled here to write Indiana's first constitution in June of 1816. Seeking relief from the summer heat, the delegates walked eighty yards west on High Street to finish their work near the spreading limbs of the Constitution Elm.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1816.
Location. 38° 12.807′ N, 86° 7.583′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of North Capitol Avenue and West High Street, on the right when traveling south on North Capitol Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 N Capitol Avenue, 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. William Henry Harrison Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Constitution Elm
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Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
2. "The Courthouse On The Hill" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
