Rockville in Parke County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Naming of Rockville
Photographed by Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
1. Naming of Rockville (Indiana) Marker
Click on photo for an closer look at Marker.
Erected 1963 by Parke Co. Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Notable Events • Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1824.
Location. 39° 45.745′ N, 87° 13.696′ W. Marker is in Rockville, Indiana, in Parke County. It is on West Ohio Street (U.S. 36) west of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. The Marker sits on the left side of sidewalk as you approach the north entrance of the Parke County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Parke County Court House, Rockville IN 47872, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and in the Wabash Valley. 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: Viet-Nam Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Korea (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old 1832 Jail (about 700 feet away); 1883 Railroad Depot
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Two Bells molded into One Bell (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Virtual Tour ( Courtesy - - Indiana Government web page). (Submitted on February 12, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, July 6, 2008
2. Parke County Court House
View of the North Entrance. The boulder with the Marker on it can be seen to the left side of the sidewalk entry. (Click photo for closer look.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,552 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
