Bluffton in Wells County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Joseph Knox
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Henry Miller
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Elizabeth Miller Harvey
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, June 21, 2026
1. In the Year 1829 Marker
Dr. Joseph Knox
The first white inhabitant of Wells County settled on this quarter section cabin located N. 82° 20' W. 1820 feet.
Henry Miller
who succeeded him in 1831 was the first permanent settler.
Elizabeth Miller Harvey
The first white child was born in the year 1834 in a cabin N. 34° 00' W. 1438 feet
Erected 1929 by The Citizens of Wells County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 40° 47.16′ N, 85° 12.256′ W. Marker is in Bluffton, Indiana, in Wells County. It is at the intersection of County Road E 300 N and County Road N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on County Road E 300 N. The marker stands on the northwest corner of intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 919 E 300 N, Bluffton IN 46714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Fort Wayne. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Deam Oak (approx. 0.8 miles away); Kingsland Interurban Wreck (approx. 3.4 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away); Bluffton Mill Race (approx. 3.6 miles away); Wells County 1862 Cannon - Civil War (approx. 3.6 miles away); Sgt. William Bumparner (approx. 3.6 miles away); Wells County Courthouse (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bluffton.
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, June 21, 2026
2. In the Year 1829 Marker
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, June 21, 2026
3. In the Year 1829 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
