Fort Harrison in Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Fort Harrison

1812 - 1912

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

1. Fort Harrison Marker

Inscription. This stone marks the site, and commemorates the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Heroic Defense, of Fort Harrison by a small body of United States Soldiers, assisted by the settlers against the Indians.

September 4, 1812

The Fort was built by William Henry Harrison and at the time of the attack was commanded by Zachary Taylor, both of whom afterwards became Presidents of the United States.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1872.

Location. 39° 30.52′ N, 87° 24.727′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. It is in Fort Harrison. It can be reached from North 4th Street north of Fort Harrison Road. Located in the "Elks Fort Harrison Country Club" which is on the North side of Terre Haute. Taking U.S. 41 North - turn left (West) on Fort Harrison Road. At McCullough Avenue turn North (right) follow back into the "Elks Fort Harrison Country Club". The marker is on the left and at the far end of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3350 N 4th St, Terre Haute IN 47804, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and in the Wabash Valley.

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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

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At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); Burial Ground Fort William Harrison (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Gene Abrell (approx. 0.8 miles away); Gold Medal Plaza (approx. 1.4 miles away); Twelve Points (approx. 1.4 miles away); Visionary Point (approx. 1.4 miles away); Union Hospital (approx. 1.7 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Buried in this Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Ft. Wm. Henry Harrison (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Wide View of the Fort Harrison Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012

2. Wide View of the Fort Harrison Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,109 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.