Near Charlestown in Clark County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
An Enormous Dining Hall
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026
1. An Enormous Dining Hall Marker
The Rose Island Restaurant could seat 500 guests at one time. An equal number could be accommodated in the outdoor dining room and in the dance hall, bringing the total seating to more than 1,600.
[Caption]: The outdoor Dining Hall in the Fern Grove days.
[Caption]: The indoor Dining Hall
On the Menu
Fresh eggs, milk, butter, and cream were supplied by the Rose Island Company, which owned hens, a herd of Jersey cows, and a dairy. These abundant farm-fresh dairy products were a luxury for many of the city-dwellers who visited Rose Island.
Fresh Fried Fish
Fresh-caught fish, such as this bass from the Ohio River, were a menu staple.
[Insert]: Did you know? The 50 x 100 rectangular-shaped depression on the ground was the site of the Dining Hall.
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° 25.578′ N, 85° 37.176′ W. Marker is near Charlestown,
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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, 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: Rose Island Cottages (a few steps from this marker); The Rose Island Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Flood of 1937 (within shouting distance of this marker); All Aboard the Steamboats! (within shouting distance of this marker); History Talks: Advertisements and Articles from Rose Island (within shouting distance of this marker); The Swimming Pool: Perfect summer fun! (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026
2. An Enormous Dining Hall Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026
3. An Enormous Dining Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 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. submitted on June 27, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
