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

The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison

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

1. The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Here
unknown but not forgotten
lie the Embattled Defenders
of
Fort Harrison

September 3, - 5, 1812

Erected by Terre Haute Marine Corps. League.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 39° 30.479′ N, 87° 24.742′ W. Marker is in Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo County. Marker is on McCullough Avenue (becomes 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". As soon as you enter the country club, the marker is on the extreme left near the dumpsters. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Terre Haute IN 47804, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Burial Ground Fort William Harrison (here, next to this marker); Fort Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Gene Abrell

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Twelve Points (approx. 1.3 miles away); Gold Medal Plaza (approx. 1.3 miles away); Union Hospital (approx. 1.6 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Buried in this Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away); Evangeline E. Harris (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terre Haute.

Wide View - - The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Wide View - - The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison Marker

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

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

3. Small - but a Mighty Thought !

Long View - - The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison Marker image. Click for full size.

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

4. Long View - - The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort 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 912 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.