Hillsdale in Vermillion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Hillsdale Steps

Photographed by Al Wolf, November 18, 2007

1. The Hillsdale Steps Marker

Inscription. Hillsdale platted 1872. Railroads were instrumental in town's development. Businesses located near depot at base of hill; residential areas were built on side and top of hill. Concrete steps were constructed 1903 by John H. Self to facilitate access to town areas. These "stone" steps provide a scenic connection with the community's past.

Erected 1997 by Indiana Historical Bureau & Friends and Residents of Hillsdale. (Marker Number 83.1997.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 39° 46.831′ N, 87° 23.235′ W. Marker is in Hillsdale, Indiana, in Vermillion County. It is at the intersection of South Second Street and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling south on South Second Street. The Town of Hillsdale is tucked away, covering the hill top and the valley. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hillsdale IN 47854, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and in the Wabash Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wabash & Erie Canal (approx. 1.1 miles away); Montezuma Cemetery (approx.

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1.2 miles away); Oakland Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away); Christmas (Noel) Dagenet (approx. 2 miles away); Armiesburg (approx. 2.3 miles away); Melcher Bridge (approx. 2.8 miles away); Replica of Ernie Pyle Monument (approx. 3.7 miles away); Hixon Cemetery (approx. 3.7 miles away).

The Hillsdale Steps and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, November 18, 2007

2. The Hillsdale Steps and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2007, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,115 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2007, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.