Spring Mill Village in Lawrence County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Indiana State Parks
1916-2016
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Photographed by Craig Doda, May 31, 2020
1. Indiana State Parks Marker
Honoring a century of conservation and outdoor recreation. Celebrating unique, cherished places where future generations can experience nature and history.
Governor Michael R. Pence Lt. Governor Eric J. Holcomb Cameron F. Clark, Director Indiana Department Of Natural Resources Daniel W. Bortner, director division of state parks
"I hope and trust that the small beginning we have made will have laid the foundation for a comprehensive system of state parks which will not only stand forever as a token of the past, but which will bring health, wealth and happiness to our own generation and the many that will come after us."
Col. Richard Lieber, founder of the Indiana State Parks in 1916
Erected by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 38° 44.167′ N, 86° 25.35′ W. Marker is in Spring Mill Village, Indiana, in Lawrence County. It can be reached from Indiana Route 60 0.3 miles west of County Road 950E,
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Regionally, this marker is in Shawnee Hills and in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest 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: Civilian Conservation Corp (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Indiana State Parks (here, next to this marker); The Granny White House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Amzi Munson Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Stage Coach Trail (approx. Ό mile away); The Hamer Cemetery (approx. Ό mile away); Montgomery Tavern (approx. Ό mile away); Hat Factory (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spring Mill Village.
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 31, 2020
2. Indiana State Parks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on October 4, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
