Scottsburg in Scott County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Marshfield Train Robbery
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016
1. Marshfield Train Robbery Marker
One of the earliest U.S. train robberies occurred May 22, 1868 at nearby Marshfield, a refueling and watering stop. Engine and express car were detached from Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis Railroad train and abandoned near Seymour. Notorious Reno Gang took U.S. treasury notes and government bonds from Adams Express Company safes in car.
Indiana-based Reno Gang operated after the Civil War during a period of unemployment and lawlessness. Vigilante organizations continued to be active. Pinkerton National Detective Agency investigated Marshfield robbery and apprehended several suspects. Before any were tried, members of Reno Gang were lynched by vigilantes.
Erected 2002 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Preservation Alliance, Inc., and Scoutt County Community Foundation. (Marker Number 72.2002.8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1868.
Location. 38° 42.683′ N, 85° 47.1′ W. Marker is in Scottsburg, Indiana, in Scott County. Marker is at the intersection of State Road 31 and North Terrell Road, on the right when traveling south on State
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lake Iola Interurban Site (approx. 1.2 miles away); Scottsburg Depot (approx. 1.9 miles away); Scottsburg State Bank (approx. 1.9 miles away); Sima Shapinski Store (approx. 1.9 miles away); Northside Café and Barbershop (approx. 1.9 miles away); Regal Store (approx. 1.9 miles away); Hubbard Building (approx. 1.9 miles away); Scottsburg I.O.O.F. Lodge (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsburg.
Also see . . .
1. Reno Gang & the 1st Big Train Robbery. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on November 11, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
2. Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 11, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016
2. Marshfield Train Robbery Marker Reverse
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016
3. Marshfield Train Robbery Marker
4. Reno Gang
5. Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis Railroad
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 660 times since then and 82 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 11, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
