Austin in Scott County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Town of Austin
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016
1. Town of Austin Marker
Jeffersonville Railroad construction began 1848, completed through 1852. First station built on this site circa 1853 with two wood yards nearby for fuel. Official plat of Austin recorded 1853. Tradition is that town named by Mexican-American War veterans who used land vouchers given for service; several had served in Austin, Texas.
Early industries were timber-related with several saw and stave mills, which produced materials for ship building and made millions of barrel staves before the large trees were depleted. Food canning then became the major industry. In 1899, J.S. Morgan and others opened first cannery, which developed into national supplier of canned foods.
Erected 2002 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Preservation Alliance, Inc., and Scoutt County Community Foundation. (Marker Number 72.2002.9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 38° 44.764′ N, 85° 48.421′ W. Marker is in Austin, Indiana, in Scott County. Marker is at the intersection of State Road
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marshfield Train Robbery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Lake Iola Interurban Site (approx. 3.9 miles away); Scottsburg Depot (approx. 4.6 miles away); Scottsburg State Bank (approx. 4.6 miles away); Sima Shapinski Store (approx. 4.6 miles away); Northside Café and Barbershop (approx. 4.6 miles away); Regal Store (approx. 4.6 miles away); Scottsburg I.O.O.F. Lodge (approx. 4.6 miles away).
Also see . . . Austin Indiana History. City website homepage (Submitted on November 11, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016
2. Town of Austin Marker Reverse
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016
3. Town of Austin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
