Napoleon in Ripley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Berry's Trace

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

1. Berry's Trace Marker

Inscription. This trail was cut about 1808, by John Berry (1777-1835). It began at Napoleon, ran west to Flat Rock and Blue Rivers, and thence northward into central Indiana. The Trace branched off the Brownstown-Brookville Road.

Erected 1972 by Society of Indiana Pioneers. (Marker Number 69.1972.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 39° 12.364′ N, 85° 19.83′ W. Marker is in Napoleon, Indiana, in Ripley County. It is at the intersection of Madison Street (U.S. 421) and Wilson Street, on the left when traveling south on Madison Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Napoleon IN 47034, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Barbara Fox, Pioneer Lady Inventor (here, next to this marker); Elias Conwell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Central House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Artist John W. Love (approx.

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0.2 miles away); The Fugitive Trail (approx. 5½ miles away); Abolitionists (approx. 5½ miles away); John Andrews, Master Craftsman (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Napoleon.

Obverse View - - Berry's Trace Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

2. Obverse View - - Berry's Trace Marker

Wide View - - Berry's Trace Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

3. Wide View - - Berry's Trace Marker

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 20, 2023

4. Berry's Trace Marker

Hedges have grown to cover part of the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 4. submitted on December 3, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.