Rockport in Spencer County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Site of Rockport Tavern

Courtesy of Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011

1. Site of Rockport Tavern Marker

Inscription. In October 1844 Abraham Lincoln gave a speech at Spencer County Courthouse to promote Henry Clay, Whig presidential candidate. Lincoln, during his first trip to Indiana in 14 years, was a guest at the Tavern. Site first marked October 28, 1926.

Erected 1992 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Spencer County Historical Society, and Friends of Southern Hills, Inc. (Marker Number 74.1992.2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1844.

Location. 37° 52.995′ N, 87° 2.755′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Indiana, in Spencer County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and South Second Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Located on Main Street at the entrance to the "Rocky Side Park" in Rockport, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockport IN 47635, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Lincoln was a Guest in 1844 (here, next to this marker); A Visit Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Spencer County, IN (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Honor Roll - Spencer County

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General James C. Veatch (about 300 feet away); Jan. 29, 1937 (about 600 feet away); Historical Site – Lankford Cave (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mathias Sharp House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.

Wide View - - Site of Rockport Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011

2. Wide View - - Site of Rockport Tavern Marker

Site of Rockport Tavern Marker -and- Entrance to "Rocky Side Park" image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011

3. Site of Rockport Tavern Marker -and- Entrance to "Rocky Side Park"

A View - - "Rocky Side Park" image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011

4. A View - - "Rocky Side Park"

More - "Rocky Side Park" image. Click for full size.

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5. More - "Rocky Side Park"

"Rocky Side Park" image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011

6. "Rocky Side Park"

Looking North - - Site of Rockport Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011

7. Looking North - - Site of Rockport Tavern Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.