Marion in Grant County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Martin Boots
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
1. Martin Boots Marker
(Click on any of these photos to see the details.)
Martin Boots
The first white man to
enter land in Marion
and the donor of
the ground upon which
this boulder stands.
Erected 1916 by General Francis Marion Chapter D. A. R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 40° 33.502′ N, 85° 39.571′ W. Marker is in Marion, Indiana, in Grant County. It is on South Washington Street south of West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south. Located on the West lawn of the Grant County Courthouse in Marion, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301-399 South Washington Street, Marion IN 46952, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana. 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 walking distance of this marker: Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity (here, next to this marker); New Purchase Boundary (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of David Branson (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Marion (Indiana) W.W. I Honor Roll (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
2. Wide View - - Martin Boots Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
3. Other View - - Martin Boots Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
4. Looking West - - Martin Boots Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
5. East Side - - The Grant County Courthouse - Marion, Indiana
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 3, 2011
6. North/East Corner - - The Grant County Courthouse - Marion, Indiana
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,323 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
