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

Rose Island Cottages

A Home Away from Home

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026

1. Rose Island Cottages Marker

Inscription.
A Charming Summer Home
With porches overlooking the Ohio River, 20 quaint cottages were available for rent as summer homes. Set just 100 feet from the river, the four-room bungalows were charming and comfortable, with a fantastic view.

Stay All Summer Long
Summer-long residents could catch a motorboat to and from Louisville at no charge. Meals were available in the lunch room or the restaurant.

Did you know?
Room service cost 20 cents extra per person.

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° 25.588′ N, 85° 37.17′ W. Marker is near Charlestown, Indiana, in Clark County. It is on Trail #7 east of State Park Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on Trail #7 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,

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

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026

2. Rose Island Cottages Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 13, 2026

3. Rose Island Cottages Marker

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