Boonville in Warrick County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William L. Barker
1857 — 1937
President of Warrick County Historical Society
1922 – 1927
President of Southwestern Indiana historical Society
1929 – 1931
Who performed important service in establishing by verified statements from pioneers the historical record of Abraham Lincoln’s early visits to Boonville while living in this region.
Erected 1932 by Warrick County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 38° 2.991′ N, 87° 16.502′ W. Marker is in Boonville, Indiana, in Warrick County. Marker is on West Main Street (State Road 62) east of North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west. Located on the South/East lawn of the Warrick County Courthouse in Boonville, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 W Main St, Boonville IN 47601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James A. Hemenway (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); Ratliff Boon (within shouting distance of this marker); Warrick County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Operation Desert Storm Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Sargeant House (approx. 9.7 miles away); Jacob Brenner House (approx. 9.8 miles away); Myrtle Ridge Cemetery (approx. 9.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boonville.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 7, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5, 6. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.