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

Camp Tippecanoe

1861 - 1865

Photographed by Al Wolf, June 30, 2008

1. Camp Tippecanoe - - - 1861 - 1865 Marker

Inscription. May 1861 saw this high 30-acre bluff over-looking Lafayette quickly become an induction center for enlistees in the Civil War until its end in 1865. Ample water, good drainage and access to the railroad at its west end served the purpose well, however rough its shelters. Serving regional counties, several Indiana Regiments were organized here including the 10th, 15th, 20th, 40th, 72nd (a part of Wilder's famous "Lightning Brigade") and the 86th, as well as the 10th, 11th, and 16th Light Artillery Batteries attached to other units.

Erected by Tippecanoe County Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Peace • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 24.255′ N, 86° 53.584′ W. Marker was in Lafayette, Indiana, in Tippecanoe County. It was at the intersection of Fourth Street (State Road 25) and Hickory Street, on the right when traveling south on Fourth Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Lafayette IN 47901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Highland Park (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different

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marker also named Highland Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Highland Park Neighborhood (approx. half a mile away); The Ellsworth Historic District (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ninth Street Hill (approx. 0.7 miles away); George Souders and Roscoe Sarles (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Red Crown Mini-Museum (approx. 0.9 miles away); Earl & Hatcher Block (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.

Additional keywords. Induction Center, Regiments organized

Marker at a Distance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, June 30, 2008

2. Marker at a Distance

The area is now grown to all residential homes and streets. A hilly and tree filled neighborhood.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,728 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.