Dillsboro in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Dillsboro

Photographed By Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

1. Dillsboro Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The town was laid out by Mathias Whetstone in 1830, and named for General James Dill, soldier in the War of 1812, first county recorder, a member of the Indiana 1816 Constitutional Convention, military associate and friend of Generals William Henry Harrison, Arthur St. Clair and Captain Samuel C. Vance.

Erected 1976 by Dearborn County Bicentennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 39° 1.162′ N, 85° 3.662′ W. Marker is in Dillsboro, Indiana, in Dearborn County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Bank Street, on the left when traveling north on Front Street. Located at the Town Office and Fire Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dillsboro IN 47018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A Voice of the Community (here, next to this marker); Moore's Hill United Methodist Church

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(approx. 6.7 miles away); Moore Hall (approx. 6.7 miles away); Moores Hill College (approx. 6.7 miles away); Milan Miracle (approx. 8.1 miles away); Whitlatch Clinic (approx. 8.1 miles away); Lewis Hurlbert Sr. House (approx. 8.8 miles away); Birthplace of First White Child (approx. 8.9 miles away).

Wide View - - Dillsboro Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

2. Wide View - - Dillsboro Marker

Looking South - - Dillsboro Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

3. Looking South - - Dillsboro Marker

Dillsboro Office & Fire Department image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

4. Dillsboro Office & Fire Department

Dillsboro - Water Towers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011

5. Dillsboro - Water Towers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 9, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.