Plainfield in Hendricks County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Western Yearly Meeting House

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 9, 2013

1. Western Yearly Meeting House Marker

Inscription. has been the site of annual meeting of Religious Society of Friends since 1858. The Depository was erected to house Quaker records, 1873. Friends Central Academy served as secondary school, 1881-1919.

Erected 1972 by Guilford Township Historical Society. (Marker Number 32.1972.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 39° 42.224′ N, 86° 23.969′ W. Marker is in Plainfield, Indiana, in Hendricks County. It is at the intersection of E. Main Street (U.S. 40) and Avon Avenue (State Road 267), on the right when traveling east on E. Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plainfield IN 46168, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and specifically in Greater Indianapolis.

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

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the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Van Buren Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); T.H.I. & E. Interurban Depot Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Eat (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sugar Grove Meeting House (approx. 2 miles away); Adrian A. Parsons / Indiana's Soybean Pioneer (approx. 2.7 miles away); Site of "Masonic Well" (approx. 4.7 miles away); Indiana State Flag (approx. 6.4 miles away); Samuel Moore (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plainfield.

Also see . . . IHB Review of Marker. The Indiana Historical Bureau is reviewing the marker for accuracy and relevance. (Submitted on October 16, 2013.)

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 9, 2013

2. Western Yearly Meeting House Marker

At the intersection of US 40 and State Route 267

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 9, 2013

3. Western Yearly Meeting House Marker

In front of the Western Yearly Meeting House

Western Yearly Meeting House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 9, 2013

4. Western Yearly Meeting House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.