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

Samuel Huntington

1731 -- 1796

— Signer of the Declaration of Independence —

Samuel Huntington Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Willard McKinzie, July 1, 2011

1. Samuel Huntington Marker

Inscription. This city, township and county were named for Samuel Huntington, signer of the Declaration of Independence and important political figure in the Revolutionary War era. Records indicate the name was given by Elias Murray, Huntington's nephew, when he had the area surveyed for land agent John Tipton. This pioneer settlement had previously been know as Flint Springs.

Erected by American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series lists.

Location. 40° 52.85′ N, 85° 29.623′ W. Marker is in Huntington, Indiana, in Huntington County. It is on Jefferson St. 0 miles north of State St. (Road Hunting). This marker is in the West lawn of the Huntington County Courthouse just South of the steps. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington IN 46750, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Huntington County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Huntington County Boys, who lost their lives in the World War.

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(a few steps from this marker); Ex Parte Milligan (within shouting distance of this marker); James Danforth Quayle (within shouting distance of this marker); Huntington County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Otto U. King, 1873-1951 / Otto U. King, D.D.S, F.A.C.D. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Huntington's Ford and First Bridge / Huntington's Buildings Over the River (about 500 feet away); Moore-Carlew Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

Also see . . .
1. Samuel Huntington. "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774 - Present" entry (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

2. Samuel Huntington (Connecticut politician). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Willard McKinzie, July 1, 2011

2. Samuel Huntington Marker

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, June 13, 2021

3. Samuel Huntington Marker

New paint and rotated to face the road

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 19, 2022

4. Samuel Huntington Marker

Samuel Huntington image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wikipedia, Unknown

5. Samuel Huntington

Portrait by Charles Wilson Peale

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,490 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on January 16, 2014, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2011, by Willard McKinzie of Huntington, Indiana. 3. submitted on June 13, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 4. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 5. submitted on November 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.