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. Marker 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.

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); Central House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Artist John W. Love (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fugitive Trail (approx. 5½ miles away); Abolitionists

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(approx. 5½ miles away); John Andrews, Master Craftsman (approx. 5.6 miles away); James Harrison Cravens (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

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 574 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.