Rockport in Spencer County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Spencer County, IN

Bicentennial 1818-2018

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, March 23, 2024

1. Spencer County, IN Marker

Inscription. To commemorate our bicentennial year, this plaque is dedicated in honor of Captain Spier Spencer for whom Spencer County was named. He was a hero who lost his life at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Political Subdivisions • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 37° 52.968′ N, 87° 2.795′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Indiana, in Spencer County. Marker can be reached from Main Street east of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the left hand side of the door of the North side of the Spencer County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Main St, Rockport IN 47635, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolutionary War Honor Roll - Spencer County (within shouting distance of this marker); A Visit Home (within shouting distance of this marker); General James C. Veatch (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln was a Guest in 1844 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Rockport Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Jan. 29, 1937 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historical Site – Lankford Cave

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(about 800 feet away); Mathias Sharp House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, March 23, 2024

2. Spencer County, IN Marker

Marker is on the left hand side of the door

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.