Near Delphi in Carroll County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Mentzer Tavern

Grantham's Overlook

Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 6, 2010

1. Mentzer Tavern Marker

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Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Carrollton on the Wabash The Mentzer Tavern was built in 1840 at the north end of the Carrollton Towing Path Bridge that crossed the Wabash River. Erected by Ignatius Mentzer and George Friday, it opened as a cooper shop where barrels were made and later the building was converted to an inn.

Packet or passenger boats served meals and were equipped with sleeping berths. Other canal travelers, on Line Boats or anyone who had reached their destination, needed a hotel or inn often called a House or Tavern. Travelers could stop here, at Pittsburg or Paragon down river, or in Delphi. Serving meals and providing accommodations for overnight guests became a good business along the entire length of Wabash and Erie canal.

Erected by Canal Society of Indiana, Land donated by Grantham Family.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Wabash & Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

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40° 38.965′ N, 86° 39.44′ W. Marker is near Delphi, Indiana, in Carroll County. Marker is on Road N 700 W north of Road W 675 N, on the right when traveling north. Located on the North bank of the Wabash River - on the East side of the road. There also is a gravel ramp leading down to the Wabash River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delphi IN 46923, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Carrollton on the Wabash (here, next to this marker); The Carrollton Bridge (here, next to this marker); The Wabash & Erie Canal (a few steps from this marker); Trail of Death (approx. 2 miles away); Site of Cabin Home Gen. Samuel Milroy (approx. 3.8 miles away); Loom House Weaver (approx. 4.1 miles away); The Paper Maker's Shop (approx. 4.1 miles away); Cabin Homestead 1830s (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delphi.

Also see . . .
1. "Wabash & Erie Canal Park" - Delphi, Indiana::. This organization has the greatest concentration and most of the known remains of the Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana. The many links on this web site are very interesting and fun to work with. (Submitted on September 8, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

2. "The men who dug the Canal" ::. A light and lively song with many old

Text Section - - Mentzer Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 6, 2010

2. Text Section - - Mentzer Tavern Marker

photos of canal builders in the process of digging a canal. (Submitted on September 8, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

3. "Angel of the Canal" ::. Many fell ill digging canals. In frontier days there were few doctors and medicine was scarce. In the Brecksville, Ohio area Mrs. Johnson became known as the "Angel of the Canal" for her care of the ill. (Submitted on September 8, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Lower Left of Mentzer Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 6, 2010

3. Lower Left of Mentzer Tavern Marker

Text reads: ""This dinnerware was excavated by archeologist Wayne Bischoff in 1999. Canal travelers used similar plates and utensiles when they were Mentzer Tavern guests."" ""Guests sat on the porch or gathered inside the spacious structure where games were played, music for dancing was heard, food was served and libations were poured. It bacame a popular place for both travelers and people of the Wabash Valley to congregate.""

Mentzer Tavern -and- Other Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 6, 2010

4. Mentzer Tavern -and- Other Markers

Looking North - - Mentzer Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 6, 2010

5. Looking North - - Mentzer Tavern Marker

Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 6, 2010

6. Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,221 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 8, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.