Rockport in Spencer County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln
| | First Flatboat Trip | |
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
1. Abraham Lincoln Marker
In a very real sense of the word it might be said that the Emancipation Proclamation which Lincoln issued in 1863 owes its origin to this flatboat trip.
Erected 1939 by Spencer County Historical Society and the Rockport City Park Board.
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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 37° 52.729′ N, 87° 2.657′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Indiana, in Spencer County. It is at the intersection of South 1st Street and Clark Street, on the left when traveling south on South 1st Street. Located in "Rocky Side Park" which is entered from Main Street and South 2nd Street. "Rocky Side Park" follows the Ohio River and the very rocky high bluffs. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockport IN 47635, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region and 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 walking distance of this marker: A Rocky Beginning (here, next to this marker); Mathias Sharp House
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Also see . . . "Building a Flatboat" ::. Courtesy - "Readings in Indiana History" (Pp. 231-241) offers a number of adventures including "Flatboating Days", "Indiana Flatboats at New Orleans", "A Ferry-Boat Ad", and the "Steamboat Trip on the Wabash". (A good read to learn how to build a flatboat..) (Submitted on September 20, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
2. Wide View - - Abraham Lincoln Marker
This is the "Old Lower Landing" area from which Abraham Lincoln and Allen Gentry began the "Flatboat Trip of 1828."
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
3. End View - - Abraham Lincoln Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
4. Entrance - - "Rocky Side Park" (from Main Street)
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
5. Some - - "Rocky Side Park"
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
6. More - - "Rocky Side Park"
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
7. "Rocky Side Park"
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
8. Obverse Side - - Abraham Lincoln Marker - - (Other Plaques)
Jaycee Plaque - text reads:
“1959 Jaycees Lincoln Flatboat Trip
Flatboat Crew::
Frank Swallow, Jr. Bob Richards Glenn Stateler Alfred Branch Sidney Lindsey Louis Parsley, Jr. Louis Skelton, Jr. Eugene Erwin Pat Winchell
Bob Grose Earl Lauer Bing Kimmell Duane Walter Joe Rininger Mack Howell Gene Hidgon Jerry Hamilton”
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(Other Plaque)
“1997 Flood
High Water Mark”
“1959 Jaycees Lincoln Flatboat Trip
Flatboat Crew::
Frank Swallow, Jr. Bob Richards Glenn Stateler Alfred Branch Sidney Lindsey Louis Parsley, Jr. Louis Skelton, Jr. Eugene Erwin Pat Winchell
Bob Grose Earl Lauer Bing Kimmell Duane Walter Joe Rininger Mack Howell Gene Hidgon Jerry Hamilton”
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(Other Plaque)
“1997 Flood
High Water Mark”
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 1,397 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
