Greensburg in Decatur County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Colonel Thomas Hendricks
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Elizabeth Trimble Hendricks
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
1. Colonel Thomas Hendricks / Marker
Colonel Thomas Hendricks
Veteran of the War of 1812
Founded this Town in 1821
He built the first cabin and donated one
hundred acres of ground to the new town
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On June 14, 1822
Elizabeth Trimble Hendricks
wife of Colonel Thomas Hendricks
named Greensburg for Her
Native town in Pennsylvania
Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution.
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. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1831.
Location. 39° 20.229′ N, 85° 28.991′ W. Marker is in Greensburg, Indiana, in Decatur County. It is on North Franklin Street north of East Main Street (U.S. 421), on the left when traveling north. Located at the East entrance to the Decatur County Courthouse in Greensburg, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 East Washington Street, Greensburg IN 47240, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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: Decatur County All Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of
this page online
Additional keywords. Tree growing out of Courthouse roof.
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
2. Wide View - - Colonel Thomas Hendricks / Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
3. Looking South/East - - Colonel Thomas Hendricks / Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
4. Long View - - Colonel Thomas Hendricks / Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
5. East Side - - Decatur County Court House -and- The "Tree"
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
6. Tree Growing Out of Courthouse Roof . . !
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
7. South/West Corner - - Decatur County Courthouse - Greensburg, Indiana
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
8. North/East Corner - - Decatur County Courthouse - Greensburg, Indiana
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 20, 2023
9. Closeup Colonel Thomas Hendricks / Elizabeth Trimble Hendricks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,418 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 9. submitted on December 3, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
