Winchester in Randolph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Randolph County (Indiana)

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010

1. Randolph County (Indiana) Marker

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Inscription. Established in 1818 and was split off the north end of Wayne County with Winchester made the County Seat. 1820 - 1825 the County included all Territory North to the Michigan Line. Until 1836, included Territory North to Allen County. The 1875 Courthouse is the Third following an 1819 Log structure and an 1826 small brick courthouse.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • Notable Events • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 40° 10.344′ N, 84° 58.891′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Indiana, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (a.k.a. St. Rd. 32) and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street (a.k.a. St. Rd. 32). The marker is on the North/East lawn of the Randolph County courthouse lawn in Winchester, Indiana. It faces the side-walk - and is on the North side of the Civil War Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester IN 47394, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lorado Taft (here, next to this marker); Civil War Memorial - Randolph County Indiana (here, next to this marker); First in Nation (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated to All Veterans

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(within shouting distance of this marker); W.W. II and Korean Conflict - War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Commerce and Transportation (within shouting distance of this marker); Politics, Government and Law (within shouting distance of this marker); Arts and Sciences (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Also see . . . Randolph County, Indiana. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Looking East - - Randolph County (Indiana) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010

2. Looking East - - Randolph County (Indiana) Marker

Long View - - Randolph County (Indiana) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010

3. Long View - - Randolph County (Indiana) Marker

Click on the photo - then you will be able to see the marker in the middle lower portion of the photo - at the base of the Civil War Memorial.

East Entry to the Courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010

4. East Entry to the Courthouse.

" 1880 " Randolph County 'Courthouse' Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010

5. " 1880 " Randolph County 'Courthouse' Bell

"Old 44" - Civil War Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010

6. "Old 44" - Civil War Cannon

North Side of the Courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn Wolf, May 30, 2010

7. North Side of the Courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 1, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.