Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Indiana Capitol
Inscription.
The Capital of Indiana Territory was moved to Corydon from Vincennes, 1813.
This building became first State Capitol, 1816.
Offices were moved to Indianapolis in 1825.
Erected 1948 by Indiana Historical Bureau. (Marker Number 31.1948.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Notable Events • Notable Places • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 38° 12.681′ N, 86° 7.569′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. It is on North Capitol Avenue near East Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, 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: Frank Lewis O'Bannon (a few steps from this marker); Robert Presley O'Bannon (a few steps from this marker); Lewis McClellan O'Bannon (a few steps from this marker); F. A. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Emporium (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Corydon State Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hottell Insurance Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,587 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5. submitted on May 30, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.




