Attica in Fountain County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Dr. John Evans

1814 – 1897

— Logan Township —

Photographed by Al Wolf, August 3, 2008

1. Dr. John Evans - - Logan Township Marker

Inscription.
Doctor – Educator – Builder – Financier.

Attica, Indiana Doctor, 1839–1845
Founder: Indiana Hospital for Insane.
Chicago Mercy Hospital: City of Evanston, Ill.
Northwestern University - U. of Denver.
Rush Medical College Faculty.
Territorial Governor of Colorado.

Erected 1976 by Fountain County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 40° 17.507′ N, 87° 14.976′ W. Marker is in Attica, Indiana, in Fountain County. It can be reached from South Perry Street, on the left when traveling south. At the corner, turn left onto East Washington Street and park at the side of the Attica Carnegie Library. The marker is on the South end of the front of the Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 South Perry Street, Attica IN 47918, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and in the Wabash Valley.

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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: The Spirit of the American Doughboy (a few steps from this marker); Attica’s Carnegie Library (a few steps from this marker); Italianate Style House (within shouting distance of this marker); Attica & Covington Canal Skirmish (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Devon Theater (about 800 feet away); The Old Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1846 Canal Skirmish (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Attica.

Marker On Front Under The Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, August 3, 2008

2. Marker On Front Under The Tree

Side walk leads to the Washington Street parking area that can be seen in the photo background to the right.

View of Library - from Washington Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, August 3, 2008

3. View of Library - from Washington Street.

Click on photo to see details of Marker on the Library building - Under the Tree.

One of the Two Fountains in Front of the Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Al Wolf, August 3, 2008

4. One of the Two Fountains in Front of the Library

A very well shaded yard. All of the flowers and shrubs are well cared for and interesting to behold. Take along a picnic lunch.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,425 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 5, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.