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

Abolitionists

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

1. Abolitionists Marker

Inscription. A network of anti-slavery leaders involved families of Isaac Levi, a Revolutionary War veteran. He came to Claytown (Osgood) in 1832 from Vevay where he apparently was part of the Underground Railroad; his brother-in-law, John Ewing of Ohio joined him here. Both had served in 1794 under Lt. William Henry Harrison.

Erected by Ripley County Historical Society; funded by the Reynolds Foundation and Black Community Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Abolition & Underground RR. 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 1832.

Location. 39° 7.974′ N, 85° 17.335′ W. Marker is in Osgood, Indiana, in Ripley County. It is on East Fairground Avenue east of East Beech Street (State Road 350), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osgood IN 47037, 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Fugitive Trail (here, next to this marker); John Andrews, Master Craftsman (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Harrison Cravens (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Forsyth, Artist (approx.

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¼ mile away); Ohio and Mississippi Railroad (approx. 0.3 miles away); Willson House (approx. half a mile away); The Bilby Tower (approx. one mile away); Crusher Lane (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osgood.

Long View - - Abolitionists Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Long View - - Abolitionists Marker

The marker is the one on the right in this photo.

Looking East - - Abolitionists Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Looking East - - Abolitionists Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,183 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.