New Pekin in Washington County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pekin's Fourth of July Celebrations
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. Marker 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.
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); Burning the Salem Railroad Station (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); Washington County Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.3 miles away).
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 589 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.