Dillsboro in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dillsboro
Photographed by Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
1. Dillsboro Marker
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, 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 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 (approx. 6.7 miles away); Moore Hall (approx. 6.7 miles away); Moores Hill College (approx. 6.7 miles
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Whitlatch Clinic (was approx. 8.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
2. Wide View - - Dillsboro Marker
Photographed by Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
3. Looking South - - Dillsboro Marker
Photographed by Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
4. Dillsboro Office & Fire Department
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 1,124 times since then and 34 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.
