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

Burial Ground Fort William Harrison

— Prologue to The War of 1812 —

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

1. Burial Ground Fort William Harrison Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the memory of the courageous pioneers who so successfully defended Fort Harrison in the activities which served as a Prologue to The War of 1812

Erected by Fort Harrison Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 39° 30.478′ N, 87° 24.744′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. It is in Fort Harrison. It can be reached from McCullough Avenue 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". As soon as you enter the country club, the marker is on the extreme left near the dumpsters. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 McCullough Ave, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison (here, next to this marker); Fort Harrison (about 300 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Charles Gene Abrell (approx. 0.8 miles away); Twelve Points (approx. 1.3 miles away); Gold Medal Plaza (approx. 1.3 miles away); Visionary Point (approx. 1.4 miles away); Union Hospital (approx. 1.6 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).

Obverse Side - - Burial Ground Fort William Harrison Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Obverse Side - - Burial Ground Fort William Harrison Marker

Wide View - - Burial Ground Fort William Harrison Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Wide View - - Burial Ground Fort William Harrison Marker

Small - but a Mighty Thought ! image. Click for full size.

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

4. Small - but a Mighty Thought !

Long View - - Burial Ground Fort William Harrison Marker image. Click for full size.

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

5. Long View - - Burial Ground Fort William Harrison Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,352 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.