Nabb in Scott County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

John Kimberlin Farm

Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016

1. John Kimberlin Farm Marker (Side 1)

Inscription.
(Side 1)
Kimberlin, a Revolutionary War veteran, was first person to purchase land in what is now Scott County In 1804, he bought Tract 264 of land grant to soldiers of George Rogers Clark. His family settled 1805 in well-built cabin northwest of here, cleared land, built fences, and farmed. He and his wife are buried in the cemetery southwest of here.

(Side 2)
After Pigeon Roost massacre in September 1812, his cabin was converted to fortified blockhouse and sheltered area settlers. Nearly 600 mounted volunteers from Kentucky and Indiana territory came to protect the area, encamped on his land, and used his supplies. He petitioned the U.S. Congress in 1832 for payment and received $150 in 1834.

Erected 2001 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Preservation Alliance, Inc., and Scoutt County Community Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 38° 36.533′ N, 85° 38.217′ W. Marker is in Nabb, Indiana, in Scott County. It is on South Westport Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nabb IN 47147, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana. 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Northern Boundary of Clark's Grant (approx. 2.8 miles away); Site of Western Eagle (approx. 3 miles away); Morgan's Raid (approx. 3.1 miles away); Joseph Hooker Shea (approx. 3.1 miles away); Lexington First County Seat (approx. 3.1 miles away); A Night in a Hotel (approx. 3.1 miles away); Site of William Hayden English Home (approx. 3½ miles away); Town Creek Encampment (approx. 3½ miles away).

John Kimberlin Farm Marker (Side 2) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016

2. John Kimberlin Farm Marker (Side 2)

John Kimberlin Farm Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016

3. John Kimberlin Farm Marker

Graves of John Kimberlin and Wife image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016

4. Graves of John Kimberlin and Wife

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 952 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 15, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.