Fort Harrison in 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
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. It is in Fort Harrison. It is on 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: Burial Ground Fort William Harrison (here, next to this marker); Fort Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Gene Abrell (approx. 0.8 miles away); Twelve Points (approx. 1.3 miles away); Gold Medal Plaza
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Ft. Wm. Henry Harrison (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012
2. Wide View - - The Unknown Embattled Defenders of Fort Harrison Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 12, 2012
3. Small - but a Mighty Thought !
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 1,268 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.
