New Carlisle in St. Joseph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
New Carlisle Founded
New Carlisle founded by Richard Carlisle in 1835 on ground originally obtained from the Potawatami Indians by Lazarus Bourissa.
Incorporated 1866
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 41° 42.37′ N, 86° 30.502′ W. Marker is in New Carlisle, Indiana, in St. Joseph County. Marker can be reached from E. Michigan Street (U.S. 20) east of S. Arch Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in front of the New Carlisle Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 E Michigan Street, New Carlisle IN 46552, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Carlisle World War II Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); The Historic Lincoln Highway (a few steps from this marker); New Carlisle Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hamilton Methodist Church (approx. 2˝ miles away); Hamilton Church Cemetery (approx. 2˝ miles away); Rooted in Studebaker History (approx. 2.6 miles away); Fort Wayne-Fort Dearborn Trail (approx. 5.4 miles away); Rolling Prairie School Honor Roll (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Carlisle.
Also see . . . New Carlisle: The Story of Our Town . From the website of Historic New Carlisle, Inc. (Submitted on August 20, 2014.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 20, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.