Rockport in Spencer County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Abraham Lincoln was a Guest in 1844
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
1. Abraham Lincoln was a Guest in 1844 Marker
Erected 1995 by Rockport Bueiness and Professional Women's Club.
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 1844.
Location. 37° 52.995′ N, 87° 2.757′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Indiana, in Spencer County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. 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: Site of Rockport Tavern (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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General James C. Veatch (about 300 feet away); Jan. 29, 1937 (about 700 feet away); Historical Site Lankford Cave (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mathias Sharp House (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.
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Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
2. Wide View - - Abraham Lincoln was a Guest in 1844 Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
3. Site of Rockport Tavern Marker -and- Entrance to "Rocky Side Park"
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
4. A View - - "Rocky Side Park"
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
5. More - - "Rocky Side Park"
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
6. "Rocky Side Park" - - Lower Cave
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, September 18, 2011
7. Looking North - - Abraham Lincoln was a Guest in 1844 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 734 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 29, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
