Near Charlestown in Clark County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

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Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026

1. History Talks: Advertisements and Articles from Rose Island Marker

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In the late 1800's there was no television and radio was in an experimental stage. The motion picture industry was still in its infancy. There were no computers, Internet or airplanes. Telephones did exist, but very few people owned the, and certainly there were no cellphones!

Erected by Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Rose Island Amusement Park series list.

Location. 38° 25.58′ N, 85° 37.223′ W. Marker is near Charlestown, Indiana, in Clark County. It is on Trail #7 east of State Park Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker stands in Charlestown State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3000 State Pk Dr, Charlestown IN 47111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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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: The Swimming Pool: Perfect summer fun! (a few steps from this marker); The Zoo at Rose Island: Those amazing animals! (within shouting distance of this marker); An Enormous Dining Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rose Island Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Island Cottages (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Flood of 1937 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); All Aboard the Steamboats! (about 300 feet away); Welcome to Rose Island! (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlestown.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026

2. History Talks: Advertisements and Articles from Rose Island Marker

Rose Island Advertisement image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026

3. Rose Island Advertisement

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4. Rose Island Advertisement

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5. Rose Island Advertisement

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6. Rose Island Ticket

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7. History Talks: Advertisements and Articles from Rose Island Marker

Notice of Masonic Picnic at Fern Island image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026

8. Notice of Masonic Picnic at Fern Island

Who's Who in Kentucky - David B.G. Rose image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026

9. Who's Who in Kentucky - David B.G. Rose

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 2, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.