Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Governor's Headquarters

Hendricks House

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

1. Governor's Headquarters Marker

Inscription. Home of Governor William Hendricks 1822-1825 while he was Governor of Indiana. Front room was Governor's Headquarters. Hendricks was also Secretary of Constitutional Convention. House wa built 1817 by Davis Floyd, Territorial Auditor and Treasurer and member of Constitutional Convention. Floyd had been convicted 1806 of aiding Aaron Burr. House purchased 1841 by Judge William A. Porter, noted lawyer, judge, and staunch Whig leader who served many terms in State Legislature and was Speaker of House 1849. The home since 1841 of Judge Porter and descendants.

Erected 1965 by Dan P. Griffin. (Marker Number 31.1965.3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 38° 12.738′ N, 86° 7.51′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. It is on East Walnut Street south of North Elm Street, on the right when traveling west. 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: Corydon (a few steps from this marker); The Liar's Bench (a few steps from this

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marker); John Shields (within shouting distance of this marker); Blaine H. Wiseman Visitors Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Corydon Convention of Freemasons (within shouting distance of this marker); Stately Beginnings (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor Of The Men from Harrison County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Presbyterian Church (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Hendricks House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

2. Hendricks House and Marker

"Governor's Headquarters" and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

3. "Governor's Headquarters" and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,576 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3. submitted on July 31, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.