New Pekin in Washington County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Pekin's Fourth of July Celebrations

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 22, 2014

1. Pekin's Fourth of July Celebrations Marker

Inscription. In honor of Pekin, Indiana, a town reported to have held Fourth of July celebrations regularly since the 1830's. Each July 4, citizens gather in Pekin to remember the birth of their nation and to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by their ancestors for the cause of American independence.

Erected 1995 by Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 38° 30.294′ N, 86° 1.019′ W. Marker is in New Pekin, Indiana, in Washington County. It is on State Road 60 south of Shorts Corner Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pekin IN 47165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern 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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Borden Institute Site (approx. 4.6 miles away); Old Borden Tavern / Borden Museum (approx. 4.6 miles away); Morgan Plans to Attack Salem (approx. 5.8 miles away); Indiana Pioneers Maj. George and Betsy Beck (approx. 7.8 miles away); Burning the Salem Railroad Station

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(approx. 8.1 miles away); Birthplace of John Milton Hay (approx. 8.2 miles away); John Hay Center (approx. 8.2 miles away); Morgan's Raid (approx. 8.3 miles away).

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 22, 2014

2. Pekin's Fourth of July Celebrations Marker

View to north; intersection of State Route 60
and Shorts Corner Road in background

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 22, 2014

3. Pekin's Fourth of July Celebrations Marker

View to south along State Route 60

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 757 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.