First Cabin in Greenwood

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

1. First Cabin in Greenwood Marker

Inscription. Greenwood was founded Sept. 30, 1823. The original land owners, who were descendants of Dutch immigrants, came from Mercer County, Kentucky. A log cabin was built on or near this site by John B. and Jane Brewer Smock. The first church (Presbyterian) was organized in this cabin Dec. 31, 1825, by Rev. Isaac Reed. The nine original members were: Garrett Brewer, John B. Smock, Isaac and Rachel Demaree Smock, James and Charity Brewer Smock, Henry and Mary Smock and Mary DeMotte Smock.

Erected 1973 by Greenwood Museum and Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1923.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 37.994′ N, 86° 6.995′ W. Marker was in Greenwood, Indiana, in Johnson County. It was on North Madison Avenue south of County Line Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker located at the Madison Avenue entrance to the "Greenwood Park Mall". Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Greenwood IN 46142, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in

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Central Indiana

and specifically in Greater Indianapolis.

It was also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: First Church, School and Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); James T. and Laura Polk Community House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Pioneers Rest Here (approx. 1.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Birthplace of Banking in Greenwood (approx. 1.4 miles away); J. T. Polk Canning Co. (approx. 1.6 miles away); Mary Bryan, Pioneer Woman (approx. 2.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Southport (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenwood.

Additional commentary.
1. Marker is missing.
Ed. Note: Using Google Streetview, the marker disappeared sometime between 2015 and 2019.

— Submitted July 10, 2022, by Sara Nemtuda of Lafayette, Indiana.

Reverse Side - - First Cabin in Greenwood Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

2. Reverse Side - - First Cabin in Greenwood Marker

Long View - - First Cabin in Greenwood Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

3. Long View - - First Cabin in Greenwood Marker

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Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

4. Long Reverse View - - First Cabin in Greenwood Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2013. This page has been viewed 1,659 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.